About Simpson Memorial United Methodist
Simpson Memorial United Methodist is a United Methodist church located at 607 SHREWSBURY STREET, Charleston, WV, 25301. You can reach Simpson Memorial United Methodist at +13043431873.
Simpson Memorial United Methodist is one of 214 churches we list in Charleston, among 3,898 across West Virginia. It falls within Kanawha County and the Charleston, WV metro area. It is counted among 14 United Methodist churches in Charleston, part of 293 in the United Methodist tradition across West Virginia. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival.
Where is Simpson Memorial United Methodist located?
Simpson Memorial United Methodist is located at 607 SHREWSBURY STREET, Charleston, WV, 25301. The building sits at coordinates 38.35144, -81.62892, placing it in Charleston, WV 25301.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Simpson Memorial United Methodist
The ZIP code 25301 area around Simpson Memorial United Methodist is home to 2,456 residents with a median household income of $23,852 and a median age of 50.3 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 Simpson Memorial United Methodist
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.
Simpson Memorial United Methodist on the National Register of Historic Places
Simpson Memorial United Methodist is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 91001011, added to the Register on 1991-08-05.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Simpson Memorial United Methodist
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- 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
Simpson Memorial United Methodist by the numbers
Questions and answers about Simpson Memorial United Methodist
- What denomination is Simpson Memorial United Methodist?
- This church is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- Where is Simpson Memorial United Methodist located?
- Simpson Memorial United Methodist is located at 607 SHREWSBURY STREET, Charleston, WV, 25301.
- Is Simpson Memorial United Methodist on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 91001011, added 1991-08-05.
- What is the architecture of Simpson Memorial United Methodist?
- Simpson Memorial United Methodist is a Gothic Revival building.
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