Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church, Charleston

Name: Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church
Address: 607 Shrewsbury Street, Charleston, United States
Telephone: +1 304-343-1873

#11 among attractions in Charleston

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church

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Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church, Charleston

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Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church, historically known as the Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic Methodist Episcopal Church, now United Methodist, located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed in 1914 and is a nearly square building on a high foundation. It features a high pitched hipped roof with platform and four story square bell tower. It is of late Gothic Revival styling with features common to many American Protestant churches of the early 20th century. ()

Built: 1914 (110 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 38°21'7"N, 81°37'43"W

Address

607 Shrewsbury StreetDowntown CharlestonCharleston United States

Contact

+1 304-343-1873

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Day trips

Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Charleston Town Center, Appalachian Power Park, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Clay Center.

0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Charleston Town Center, Charleston
14 min walk • Charleston Town Center is an enclosed shopping mall in downtown Charleston, West Virginia. One of the largest enclosed malls in the United States to be located in a downtown shopping district, it has comprised more than 130 tenants on two levels at its peak, in addition to food court on a partial third level.
~1480 ftSE
Outdoor activities, Baseball, Sport venue
Appalachian Power Park, Charleston
8 min walk • Appalachian Power Park is the current home field for the Charleston Dirty Birds, a baseball team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
0.7 miNW
Convention center, Sport venue, Sport
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Charleston
19 min walk • The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center is a municipal complex located in the downtown area of Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Originally completed in 1958. It consists of four main components: the Coliseum, the Theater, the Auditorium, and the Convention Center.
~1400 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Art museum
Clay Center, Charleston
7 min walk • The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia in Charleston, West Virginia, US is a 240,000-square-foot facility dedicated to promoting performing arts, visual arts, and the sciences.
0.6 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Charleston Municipal Auditorium, Charleston
16 min walk • Charleston Municipal Auditorium is a public auditorium in Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed in 1939 and is a large monolithic concrete and steel structure, situated in the southwestern section of Charleston's central business district.
0.5 miW
Historical place, City hall
Charleston City Hall, Charleston
14 min walk • Charleston City Hall is a historic city hall located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed in 1921 in the Neoclassical style. It is located opposite the Kanawha County Courthouse, at the center of downtown Charleston.
0.4 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Charleston
10 min walk • The Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a cathedral church and a Minor Basilica located in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Along with the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling it is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
~1980 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Charleston
10 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church located at 1105 Quarrier Street in Charleston, West Virginia, in the United States. On November 2, 1989, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was also listed as a contributing property in the Downtown Charleston Historic District in 2006.
0.4 miS
Historical place, Church, Georgian architecture
Charleston Baptist Temple, Charleston
12 min walk • Charleston Baptist Temple is a historic Baptist church located at Charleston, West Virginia. It is a two-story, brick church with Georgian and Federal style details. It was designed by architect Ernest Flagg and constructed in 1924. It is composed of a central sanctuary block with matching wings and a rear addition constructed in 1955.
0.6 miW
Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Kanawha County Courthouse, Charleston
15 min walk • Kanawha County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Charleston, West Virginia. It is located across from the Charleston City Hall, and is a block-long structure constructed in 1892 of rock-face masonry.
0.8 miSW
Trail, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Sunrise, Charleston
21 min walk • Sunrise, also known as MacCorkle Mansion, is a historic home located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was built in 1905 by West Virginia's ninth governor, William A. MacCorkle. It is a long, three-story stone mansion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church?

Nearby attractions include Elizabeth Harden Gilmore House, Charleston (3 min walk), Clay Center, Charleston (7 min walk), Downtown Charleston Historic District, Charleston (8 min walk), Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building, Charleston (9 min walk).

How to get to Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church:

Train

Charleston (17 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound Bus Station (18 min walk)