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
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.)

1996
Another addition to the church was dedicated with the addition of a new kitchen, classroom,
women's restroom, and handicapped bathroom.