CHURCHES WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUN

CHURCHES WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARIES OF THE

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MIFFLIN COUNTY PA

1. Atkinson Mills United Methodist Church

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Address: 3405 Ferguson Valley Road
Municipality: Wayne township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From McVeytown, go 6 miles west on US 22 to the staggered crossing of Ferguson Valley Road. Go south om Ferguson Valley Road 0.5 miles. The church is on the left.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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2. Belleville Watts Memorial United Methodist Church

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Address: 120 Walnut Street, town of Belleville
Municipality: Union township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From Lewistown, go 6 miles north on US 322 to the interchange with PA 655. Exit onto PA 655 and go west on PA 655 8 miles. PA 655 becomes Main Street in Belleville. Walnut Street intersects Main Street to the left near the center of town, after the sidewalks start. Turn left onto Walnut Street and go 1 block. The church is on the right.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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3. Burnham Freedom Avenue United Methodist Church

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Address: 511 E. Freedom Avenue
Municipality: borough of Burnham
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
Burnham is the next town north of Lewistown on US 322. Most of the town is off the old US 322 and across the Kishacoquillas Creek to the east. Freedom Avenue is the main east-west cross street in the south end of town.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church.

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4.Burnham Walnut Street United Methodist Church

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Address: 203 N. Walnut Street
Municipality: borough of Burnham
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
Burnham is the next town north of Lewistown on US 322. Most of the town is off the old US 322 and across the Kishacoquillas Creek to the east. Walnut Street is the main north-south, and parallels the old US 322 [Electric Avenue/Logan Boulevard] that stays on the west side of the creek.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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5. Church Hill United Methodist Church

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Address: 199 Woodland Circle, village of Church Hill
Municipality: Brown township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
The town of Church Hill is off US 322, 7 miles north of Lewistown. It must be accessed from the old US 322. Turn west off old US 322 onto Pleasant View Drive and go one block to Woodland Circle. The church is on the right, on the corner of Pleasant View Drive and Woodland Circle.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church.

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6. Granville United Methodist Church

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Address: 1346 River Road, village of Granville
Municipality: Granville township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
In Lewistown, at the intersection of business US 22 and PA 103, go south on PA 103 (across the bridge) 5 miles to Granville Road. Turn right onto Granville Road and go 1 mile to the village of Granville. As you cross the tracks and leave Granville, go straight onto River Road. The church is on the left.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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7. Havice Valley St. Mark's United Methodist Church

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Address: 293 Havice Valley Road
Municipality: Armagh township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From Reedsville, go 6 miles east on Walnut Street/ Honey Creek Road to Locke Mills. At Locke Mills proceed 2 miles on Locke Mills Road to Siglerville. At Siglerville, turn right onto Back Mountain Road and go 0.75 miles to Havice Valley Road. Turn right onto Havice Valley Road and go 0.5 miles. The church is on the left. Note: Signs from Siglerville direct travelers on an alternate route, turning off Back Mountain Road onto Teister Vallet Road and then cutting over to Havice Valley Road.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Association.

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8. Lawvers United Methodist Church

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Address: Whiskey Road Extended
Municipality: Decatur township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From McClure, go 1 mile west on US 522 to Mail Pouch Road. Turn north onto Mail Pouch Road (which become Whiskey Road when that road comes in from the left and Whiskey Road Extended after its crosses Samuels Church Road) and go 2 miles. The church is on the left, after Decatur road goes off to the right and before the crossroad with Ertley Road.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church.

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9. Lewistown First United Methodist Church

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Address: 200 East Third Street
Municipality: borough of Lewistown
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
The church is on the southeast corner of Dorcas and Third Streets. Head west through Lewistown on business US 22 to the intersection of business US 22 and PA 103. PA 103 goes to the left, across the river, and Market Street goes to the right. Turn right onto Market Street and go 5 blocks (i.e., 2 blocks past Main Street) to Dorcas Street. Turn left onto Dorcas Street and go one block to Third Street. The church is on the southeast corner of Dorcas and Third Streets.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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10. Lewistown Grace United Methodist Church

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Address: 101 Logan Street
Municipality: borough of Lewistown
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
Enter Lewistown from the east on business US 22, which is south Main Street. Stay straight on South Main Street when business US 22 veers off to the left to skirt the city to the south. Continue on S. Main Street 1 mile to Market Street. Turn right on Market street and go 2 blocks to Dorcas Street. Veer off to the left onto Valley Street and go 3 blocks to Spruce Street. Turn right onto Spruce Street and go one block to Logan Street. The church is on the corner of Logan and Spruce Streets.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church.

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11. Lewistown Grove Memorial United Methodist Church

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Address: 611 S. Main Street
Municipality: borough of Lewistown
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
Enter Lewistown from the east on business US 22, which is south Main Street. Stay straight on South Main Street when business US 22 veers off to the left to skirt the city to the south.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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12. Lewistown Lake Park United Methodist Church

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Address: 400 Crystal Springs Avenue
Municipality: borough of Lewistown
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
The church is on the northeast corner of W. Fourth Street and Crystal Springs Avenue. West Fourth Street is business US 22. Crystal Springs Avenue crosses business US 22 in the west end of Lewistown, 1 mile west of the intersection of business US 22 with PA 103.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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13. Lewistown Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church

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Address: 500 Highland Avenue
Municipality: borough of Lewistown
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
Exit US 322 at the Electric Avenue interchange. Proceed 5 blocks on Electric Avenue to 5^th Street. Turn left on 5^th Street and go 2 blocks to Highland Avenue. The church is on the corner of 5^th Street and Highland Avenue.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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14. Lewistown Trinity United Methodist Church

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Address: 428 S. Main Street
Municipality: borough of Lewistown
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church.

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15. Lockport Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church

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Address: 1715 Lockport Road
Municipality: Oliver township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From Lewistown, go 6 miles south on US 522 to Middle Road. This is a cross road, with the road to the left named Middle Road. Turn left onto Middle Road and go 1 mile to Lockport Road. Turn right onto Lockport Road and go 0.5 miles. The church is on the right.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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16. McVeytown United Methodist Church

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Address: 3 S. Queen Street
Municipality: borough of McVeytown
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
McVeytown is on US 522, 12 miles south of Lewistown. Queen Street runs parallel to and 2 blocks west of US 522. At the main traffic light in McVeytown, turn right onto John Street and go 2 blocks to Queen Street. The church is on the corner of John and Queen Streets..

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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17. Milroy United Methodist Church

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Address: 91 S. Main Street, town of Milroy
Municipality: Armagh township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
The town of Milroy is off US 322, 9 miles north of Lewistown. It must be accessed from the old US 322. N. Main Street intersects old US 322 at the north end of town.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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18. New Lancaster Valley Salem United Methodist Church

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Address: 3437 New Lancaster Road
Municipality: Armagh township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From Reedsville, go 6 miles east on Walnut Street/ Honey Creek Road to Locke Mills. At Lock Mills turn right onto New Lancaster Valley Road and go 7 miles, past Reeds Gap State Park. The church is on the left.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Association.

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19. Newton Hamilton United Methodist Church

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Address: 169 Church Street
Municipality: borough of Newton Hamilton
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From Mt. Union, go west on US 22, 1.5 miles past the intersection with US 522 to Newton Road. Turn south onto Newton Road (which becomes Wayne Street in Newton Hamilton) and go 2 miles to Church Street. The church is on the northeast corner of Wayne Street and Church Street.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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20. Reedsville United Methodist Church

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Address: 60 E. Logan Street, town of Reedsville
Municipality: Brown township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
The town of Reedsville is off US 322, 6 miles north of Lewistown. It must be accessed from the old US 322. Exit US 322 at PA 655 and go one block east on PA 655 to Main Street. Turn right onto Main Street and go 0.5 mile to Logan Street. Turn left onto Logan Street and go one block. The church is on the right.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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21. Ryde United Methodist Church

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Address: 80 Ryde Road
Municipality: Bratton township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From Newton Hamilton, cross the Juniata River to PA 103. Turn east onto P{A 103 and go 6 miles to the village of Ryde. Turn south onto Ryde Road, a gravel road, and go 0.5 miles. The church is on the right, at the top of the hill.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Allegheny Conference of the United Brethren Church.

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22. Shrader United Methodist Church

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Address: 1590 Honey Creek Road, village of Shrader
Municipality: Armagh township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
The village of Shrader is 3.5 miles east of Reedsville. Exit Reedsville on Walnut Street, which become Honey Creek Road.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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23. Vira United Methodist Church

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Address: 111 Long Lane, community of Vira.
Municipality: Derry township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From Burnham, go 3 miles north on E. Freedom Avenue [which becomes Vira Road] to Long Lane, other main road in Vira. Turn right and go one block. The church is on the left, at the corner of Long Lane and Freyer’s Hill Road.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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24. Wagner United Methodist Church

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Address: 6280 US 522 North
Municipality: Decatur township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From Lewistown, go 12 miles north on US 522. The church is on the right.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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25. Wayne United Methodist Church

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Address: 1450 Irvin Hill Road
Municipality: Wayne township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
From McVeytown, go 4 miles south on US 522 to Fairview Road. Turn left onto Fairview Road and go 0.5 miles to Irvin Hill Road. Turn left on Irvin Hill Road and go 100 yards. The church is on the right.

Historic Conference:
Allegheny Conference of the United Brethren Church.

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26. Yeagertown United Methodist Church

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Address: 7 N. Mann Avenue, town of Yeagertown
Municipality: Derry township
County: Mifflin
State: PA

Directions:
Yeagertown is the second town north of Lewistown on the old US 322. Main Street is the old US 322, which leaves Lewistown as Electric Avenue/Logan Boulevard. Mann Avenue runs parallel to Main Street, one block to the west. Turn left off Main Street at Second Avenue and go one block to Mann Avenue. Turn right onto Mann Avenue. The church is on the right.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Brief History: