Bigelow Church
Title
Bigelow Church
Subject
Portsmouth churches
Description
Colorized photo image of the Bigelow Church located at 415 Washington Street. Originally Bigelow United Methodist, erected 1857-1858, dedicated 1859. Partially destroyed by fire in 1859 and again in 1867, re-occupied in 1869. The building survived major floods: 1889, 1913, 1921 & 1937. The church was named after Russell Bigelow a circuit rider and young minister. The building is listed on National Register of Historic Buildings.
Creator
Terry Stevenson II
Date
2014
Format
Digital photograph
Coverage
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
Rights
Scioto County Public Library
Original Format
digital photograph
Collection
Citation
Terry Stevenson II, “Bigelow Church
,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed December 25, 2024, https://yourppl.org/history/items/show/2964.
,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed December 25, 2024, https://yourppl.org/history/items/show/2964.