Ira D. Sankey Conversion

Kings Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church

To promote the divine teachings a society here was organized in 1804 and the first building shortly thereafter erected. Successive houses of worship to serve the growing congregation were erected in 1835, 1856, and 1898.

Ira D. Sankey

Noted evangelist, singer and hymnologist was converted here to God’s Service and accepted into this fellowship in 1858.

Erected by New Castle Perry Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 August 30, 1936.

Photograph by Randy Melchert