Important
Dates in the Establishment of
West Salem and the West Salem Moravian Church
(Listed on the back of the Historical Marker at the enterance to the cemetery)
West Salem and the West Salem Moravian Church
(Listed on the back of the Historical Marker at the enterance to the cemetery)
|
Year
|
Event
|
| 1830 | Adam Hedrick, 1st settler to purchase land |
| 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 |
| 1846 | 1st church building was dedicated |
| 1847 | Martin Hauser was appointed the 1st pastor of the congregation |
| 1859 | New English Moravian Church was built on the south side of the square |
| 1892 | German Moravian Church was dedicated, present church building used |
| 1915 | English and German congregations united |
| 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.)
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1996
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Another addition to the church was dedicated with the addition of a new kitchen, classroom,
women's restroom, and handicapped bathroom.