United Church of Huntington
Why it's listed
Built in 1847 in Huntington Township, Lorain County, this one-story wood-frame church sits on the east side of Route 58, just north of Route 162 and a large cemetery. It is designed in the Greek Revival style, with a gable roof, cornices and a three-bay front. The front has clearly been extended, shown by windows of different sizes and a cupola set back from the facade, though Greek elements remain on the front. The interior has been much remodeled, and a newer addition lies on the north side. The congregation began as the Methodist church, one of three in Huntington. As the town's population shrank, only one church was needed, and the building became the United Church, affiliated with the United Church of Christ. It remains in use as a church. The listed property includes the building and less than two acres of green space to the west and south, with parking to the north.
Significance in brief: The building was originally the Methodist church and was one of three churches in Huntington. As the town shrank, only one church was needed, and it became the United Church affiliated with the United Church of Christ. It retains Greek elements on the front facade and is part of a multiple resource area along the Wellington-Huntington Road.
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 79003895, listed June 15, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | S of Wellington on OH 58, Huntington Township, Wellington |
|---|---|
| County | Lorain County |
| Listed | June 15, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003895 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a church; interior and exterior condition listed as good, with a new addition on the north side and a much remodeled interior. |
| Acreage | 1.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.10543, -82.21959 (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 79003895.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7887598
- This listing as JSON
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