Wesley Chapel
Also known as: Wesley Chapel United Methodist West
Why it's listed
Wesley Chapel is a small brick church on Dublin Road southeast of Hilliard, set among trees and a cemetery on a curve of the Scioto-Darby Creek Road. Built in 1891 and dedicated on July 24, 1892, it was designed by C.A. Stribling of Columbus at a cost of $6,500. The building has a modified T plan, a rock-faced sandstone foundation, tall Gothic arched stained glass windows framed by dark brick bands, and a square corner tower with a pyramidal roof. Inside, the original pews and exposed beams survive, and the slate roof is original. The congregation was the first organized in the Hilliard area. Its first building, a frame church of 1830, was replaced by brick in 1854, then damaged by a storm in 1861. The present chapel is valued as a good rural example of early Gothic Revival elements, with a heavy, solid look and fine stone and dark brick detailing. It remains in use.
Significance in brief: The chapel is described as a good rural adaptation of early Gothic Revival elements, with heavy massing and well-used local stone and brick. It was also the home of the first church organized in the Hilliard area. Its fine stone and dark brick detailing and its largely unaltered condition add to its local significance.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 79001843, listed February 27, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | SE of Hilliard at 3299 Dublin Rd., Hilliard |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | February 27, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79001843 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | C.A. Stribling |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival (rural adaptation of early Gothic revival elements) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a church; recently cleaned and repointed, with the congregation attending to the tower and interior. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.01727, -83.10000 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79001843.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138337314
- This listing as JSON
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