This is the first church in Broad Street Park. The congregation was organized in 1894. General James F. Rusling and William H. Rusling donated four lots at South Broad Street and Buchanan Avenues as the site of the new church. Construction of the church began August 15, 1894 by E.S. Willey and Bro. The church was opened for worship March 3, 1895. The dedication took place in May of that year.
Broad Street Park is one of the oldest sections of the Township of Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey. It is an area consisting of the environs of South Broad Street to the bluffs overlooking Spring Lake and the marshes of John A. Roebling Park. It is a primarily residential neighborhood. The Township's first fire company was organized there and the Township's original police station was located there for many years. Postings from Deutzville and Fairview Park are included.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
1895: Broad Street Park M.E. Church Dedicated
This is the first church in Broad Street Park. The congregation was organized in 1894. General James F. Rusling and William H. Rusling donated four lots at South Broad Street and Buchanan Avenues as the site of the new church. Construction of the church began August 15, 1894 by E.S. Willey and Bro. The church was opened for worship March 3, 1895. The dedication took place in May of that year.
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