First Methodist Episcopal-Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Also known as: First Methodist Episcopal Church; Jef-492-11
Why it's listed
Standing at South and Fourth Streets in downtown Steubenville, this church was completed in 1914 for the First Methodist Episcopal congregation at a cost of $80,000. It replaced earlier Methodist buildings on the same site, the first dating to 1813-1814. Its design is Neo-Classical Revival, with a raised stone foundation, glazed beige brick walls, a recessed portico with stone Ionic columns, and a central dome. The interior follows the Akron Plan, with an auditorium beside Sunday school rooms. In 1945 the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox congregation bought the building and adapted it, adding a marble iconostasis, icons, and a choir loft and cantor loft built by local parishioners between 1946 and 1950. Windows from the congregation's 1901 church were reused. The nomination calls it Steubenville's only Neo-Classical Revival church among 22 inventoried historic churches, and its most representative Akron Plan example. The bell tower steeple was removed in the 1950s, but the original design remains largely intact.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is an intact, high-style example of early 20th century Neo-Classical Revival church architecture. It is the only church of that style among the 22 historic churches recorded in Steubenville, and it is the city's most representative example of the Akron Plan. It also retains historic stained glass and Greek Orthodox woodwork and iconography added from 1946 to 1950.
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 06000093, listed March 2, 2006. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 300 S. Fourth St., Steubenville |
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| County | Jefferson County |
| Listed | March 2, 2006 |
| Reference number | 06000093 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1914 - 1950 |
| Architectural style | Late 19th & 20th Century Revivals: Neo-Classical Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a Greek Orthodox church; the exterior masonry was restored in 2003 and the lower-level hall is available for rental. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 40.35636, -80.61660 (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 06000093.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5453291
- This listing as JSON
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