Biederwolf Evangelical Tabernacle

The Biederwolf Evangelical Tabernacle emerged during one of William Edward Biederwolf’s revival campaigns in Ironton, Ohio, and stands as a reminder of how communities once rallied around large evangelistic meetings. Constructed quickly and with the voluntary labor of local citizens, the tabernacle was built to accommodate the thousands who gathered to hear Biederwolf’s stirring preaching. Its simple wooden structure reflected the practical style of early twentieth-century revival architecture—broad, airy, and designed to carry the sound of preaching without the aid of amplification. For a season, it became a spiritual center for the region, hosting nightly services marked by hymn-singing, strong appeals, and a sense of shared moral purpose. Though the building itself no longer stands, memories of the tabernacle linger in Ironton’s local history as an example of the earnest evangelistic work that once shaped small American towns and brought neighbors together under one roof.