Important
Dates in the Establishment of
West Salem and the West Salem Moravian Church
(Listed on the back of the Historical Marker at the entrance to the cemetery)
|
Year
|
Event
|
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1830
|
Adam Hedrick, 1st settler to purchase land |
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1831
|
Peter Hinkle, 2nd settler to purchase land |
|
1844
|
First services held in Peter Hinkle's barn |
|
1844
|
Cemetery was laid out for community use |
|
1845
|
Old Well in the cemetery was dug |
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1846
|
1st church building was dedicated |
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1847
|
Martin Hauser was appointed the 1st pastor of the congregation |
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1859
|
New English Moravian Church was built on the south side of the square |
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1892
|
German Moravian Church was dedicated, present church building used |
|
1915
|
English and German congregations united |
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1917
|
Big Brothers class erected the brick well house in the cemetery |
|
1919
|
Hauser Memorial Arch was dedicated |
|
1951
|
Current church parsonage was built |
|
1967
|
Christian Education Wing was dedicated |
(The information below is not listed
on the back of the historical marker, but serves as
an important date in the life of the church.)
-
1996Another addition to the church was dedicated with the addition of a new kitchen, classroom,
women's restroom, and handicapped bathroom.
