First Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Tallmadge was established in 1807 by David Bacon as a Congregational community. In 1821 local landowners donated timber to build this church, designed and constructed by one of Ohio's first architects, Col. Lemuel Porter. Dedicated on September 8, 1825, the structure is considered to be a perfect example of the pure Connecticut-type of Federal architecture. It is the oldest Ohio church to be continuously occupied as a place of worship.
Marker can be reached from the intersection of Darrow Avenue (Ohio Route 261) and North Avenue (Ohio Route 91), on the left when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
