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Pultneyville United Methodist Church

Historic Site #:14-053   (Exists)   Type: E1 Town:Williamson
Site Name:Pultneyville United Methodist ChurchGPS Coordinates:43.27836, -77.18546
Address:7767 Hamilton St, Williamson, NY 14589
Description:
 
c. 1910 (courtesy Wayne County Historical Society)Current building, 2015 (used with permission LA Jorgensen)
Sanctuary in 2015 (used with permission (LA Jorgensen)Sanctuary foyer window, 2015 (used with permission LA Jorgensen)
 
Historic narrative:
Organized in 1814, the congregation used the Union Hall until they built their brick structure in 1874 at a cost of $6,988.76, plus $900 for furnishings and a chandelier. In 1875 a bell was installed in the tower. In 1925 a brick addition was built onto the front of the church.

References:

Landmarks of Wayne County. George W. Cowles. 1895.

Williamson Pultneyville Historical Society WPHS. File box “Churches #1—Church History”

Wayne County Historian File folder “Religion—Churches—Williamson--Pultneyville”

A History of the Union Church and Gates Hall, 1826-1967.Stuart Hotchkiss and John Westerberg. 1967.