Old Knupp Church
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| Old Knupp Church | |
|---|---|
| Location | DeCourcey Road, Rittman |
| Country | USA |
| Denomination | No current denomination |
| Previous denomination | Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, Church of God |
Location
Comprehensive History
Located in the Rittman Cemetery, Old Knupp Church is Milton Township's oldest authentic landmark. It was built in 1817 by the locality's earliest pioneers, who called it the "Church of Good Hope." The building is known as the birthplace of at least four existing congregations: Acme Lutheran Church, Milton United Presbyterian Church, Rittman United Methodist Church, and the Church of God.
On the basis of this rich historical background, the Rittman Historical Society began a massive restoration of the structure in 1960. The renovated church reopened in 1970 as a site for weddings, community gatherings, and a variety of club meetings.[1]
Historical documents
Timeline
- 1817: Church built
- 1960: Renovation begun
- 1970: Building begins use as rental space for events
Gallery
Business Photos
Newspaper articles
- September 27, 1975: ""Rittman's History Behind Closed Doors"" by Gillespie, Terri, The Daily Record, p. 16.
- August 28, 1989: ""Public Invited to Share History of Landmark Old Knupp Church"" by Unknown Author, The Daily Record, p. C3.
- ↑ Daily Record, Sept. 27, 1975, p.16