Greensburg Christian Church
Greensburg Christian Church
One of the historic churches of this community, the Greensburg Christian Church was organized on Sept. 29, 1832.
For four years after founding of the church, services were held in the courthouse. Later, the congregation met at the log home of Hugh Sidwell on East Main St.
In 1840 the congregation erected a building on South Broadway and Railroad streets.
The present Gothic-type church building was dedicated on Feb. 20, 1870. One of the noted ministers of the church was the Rev. Daniel R. Van Buskirk, who served three pastorates.
1909 Baptist Church
Organization of the Greensburg Baptist church took place on July 17, 1841.
At that time there were already five Baptist churches in existence in Decatur County.
The congregation convened at first in the church owned by the Presbyterians of Greensburg.
This building on the site of the present church was later acquired by the Baptists. The church was razed by fire in 1853. A new building was completed in 1853.
The church building above was compleated in 1891 and an educational plant was dedicated in 1920.
First Methodist Church
The first Methodist sermon was held in September, 1822.
This resulted in organiztion of a Methodist church in Greensburg in 1823. Services were held in private homes until the first church was built in 1835 on North Franklin street.
In 1849, a two-story brick building was erected on West Washington street. Later, this structure was razed to provide for a new church building, which was dedicated in 1875.
1906 Methodist Church
A wedding party riding behind Buck & Bright on west Washington St. in Greensburg
Centenary Methodist Church Greensburg
The Centenary Methodist was organized in 1866, and its building was located at the site of the present Methodist church on North Broadway. The congregations were merged in 1918.
1908 Presbyterian Church after a
tornado hit downtown Greensburg
Greensburg Presbyterian Church
Founded on May 20, 1826, the Greensburg Presbyterian has been located on the northeast corner of the square since 1845.
Some of the earliest settlers of this community were members of the congregation, and a long list of prominent clergymen has served the congregation.
Initial meetings were held at homes of members until the members built their church in 1833. This was the first church building in Greensburg.
The original church at the present site faced the south. It was torn down in 1876 after the building had been damaged badly by fire.
The lower room of the present church was occupied on March 30, 1878. The church building was dedicated on June 5, 1881.
The building was damaged by wind in 1907, necessitating repairs which were completed in 1909. Throughout the years the congregation has made numerous improvements both to the church interior and exterior.
Greensburg Presbyterian Church with the new improved bell tower
North side of the square looking northeast around 1913 Presbyterian Church in the background
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Greensburg Catholics constructed their first church about the time this city incorporated in 1859.
Visiting priests had conducted services for Catholics here in the 1830s.
A small brick structure, the first building was constructed under the supervision of the Rev. Edward Martinovic. The Rev. John P. Gillig was the first resident pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church here.
The present spacious church was dedicated on June 17, 1885, and thereafter numerous improvements were made.
Among the fondly remembered priests is Rev. P. J. Schneider, who served St. Mary's parish for 23 years.
St. Mary's Catholic Church Interior View
1907 M. E. Church Milford, Indiana
Kingston Presbyterian Church
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