About Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church is a Methodist church located at 233 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC, 29306. Central United Methodist Church was founded in 1886. You can reach Central United Methodist Church at +18645827263.
Central United Methodist Church through the years
- 1886 Founded
- 2003-10-03 Added to the National Register
Where is Central United Methodist Church located?
Central United Methodist Church is located at 233 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC, 29306. The building sits at coordinates 34.95263, -81.93299, placing it in Spartanburg, SC 29306.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Central United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 29306 area around Central United Methodist Church is home to 17,932 residents with a median household income of $35,439 and a median age of 31.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Central United Methodist Church
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Central United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Central United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 03001002, added to the Register on 2003-10-03.
Read the official NPS nomination for Central United Methodist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Central United Methodist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches founded the same year as Central United Methodist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1886 are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of the Nativity Juneau, AK
- Union Missionary Baptist Church Chicago, IL
- Universal Missionary Baptist Church Chicago, IL
- Upper Room Missionary Baptist Church Chicago, IL
- New Universal Missionary Baptist Church Chicago, IL
Central United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Central United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Central United Methodist Church?
- This church is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is Central United Methodist Church located?
- Central United Methodist Church is located at 233 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC, 29306.
- When was Central United Methodist Church founded?
- Founded in 1886.
- Is Central United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 03001002, added 2003-10-03.
- What is the architecture of Central United Methodist Church?
- Central United Methodist Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by George Franklin Barber.
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