First Presbyterian Church Of Maumee Chapel
Also known as: First Presbyterian Church of Maumee
Why it's listed
This small frame church at 200 East Broadway in Maumee was built in 1836-37 and is said to have cost $600. It is Greek Revival in style, with a symmetrical three-bay front, a pedimented porch with square columns and pilasters, a fan window in the gable, and a square tower topped by a wood spire. The bell was cast in Albany, New York, in 1835. The congregation was organized on January 9, 1820, and was the first church to organize in the lower Maumee Valley. It had eleven charter members. The church sits on lots set aside for religious purposes when Maumee City was laid out in 1818, on ground once held by Indians and later the site of a British battery in the War of 1812. The building was restored in 1922 and rededicated in 1923, a Parish House was added in 1951, and a new sanctuary in 1969 turned the original church into a chapel. It is significant as fine Greek Revival architecture and as the earliest church building in the area.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the church is a fine example of Greek Revival church architecture and the earliest church building in Maumee and vicinity. It also houses the congregation that was the first to organize in the lower Maumee Valley, in 1820.
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 73001498, listed August 13, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 200 E. Broadway, Maumee |
|---|---|
| County | Lucas County |
| Listed | August 13, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001498 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century (specific date 1837) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival with strong influence from early 18th-century English church architecture |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Excellent condition, altered, on its original site, and occupied for religious use. The original 1837 building became a chapel after a new adjoining sanctuary was dedicated in 1969. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.56153, -83.65050 (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 73001498.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5453696
- This listing as JSON
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