North Canton Community United Methodist Church
| North Canton Community United Methodist Church | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Canton, Connecticut |
| Denomination | United Methodist |
| Website | http://www.northcantonumc.org/ |
| History | |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Administration | |
| Division | New York Annual Conference |
| Clergy | |
| Pastor(s) | Karen Cook |
The North Canton Community United Methodist Church is a historic church in North Canton, Connecticut. It was founded in 1871 at the intersection of Cherry Brook Road (Route 179) and Case Street on land donated by Milo Lee and Ruggles Case. The first service was held April 12, 1872. An adjacent parsonage was purchased from Milo Lee in 1875.[1] The church is a member of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.[2]
The church has hosted an annual strawberry festival since 1951.[3]
Cemetery
The North Canton Cemetery, originally known as North Burying Ground, is located behind the church. The land was a gift from Peter Curtiss of Canton (then called West Simsbury), circa 1744, with the first burial taking place in 1756. There are also a few burials in the church's memorial garden.[4]
References
- ↑ Miller, Donna M. (2001). Canton and Collinsville. Arcadia Publishing. p. 34. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "New York Annual Conference". The New York Conference, The United Methodist Church. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ↑ Brooks, Lester (2013). Food Lovers' Guide to Connecticut: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 213. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ The Cemeteries of Canton, Canton Historical Museum. Retrieved October 12, 2016