Bordertown Congregational Church - Former
Bordertown Congregational Church - Former 08-11-2016 - First National Real Estate Naracoorte
Bordertown Congregational Church - Former 08-11-2016 - First National Real Estate Naracoorte

Bordertown Congregational Church - Former

Bordertown, SA 5268

Church Information

Church Name: Bordertown Congregational Church - Former
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Congregational (Fellowship and Other)
Street Address: 10 Binnie St, Bordertown SA 5268, Australia
Suburb: Bordertown
State: SA
Postcode: 5268
Foundation Stone Laid: 05-08-1879
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Foundation stone records: This stone was laid by Helen Simpson of Wirrega Station on August 5th 1879.

A stone high up the building gable records: 1880

A stone on the porch gable records: 1874 - 1924 - Jubilee

An earlier plaque on the gable recorded: G A - Pioneer Chapel - The First Chapel - Built in the District - Opened 1880.

A plaque records: This plaque commemorates - Restoration of - The Pioneer Chapel - unveiled by - Mr Elliot Milne - September 20th 1996.

Date Opened: 25-01-1880
Date Closed: 00-00-1971
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The Bordertown Congregational Church closed in 1971 and became known as The Pioneer Chapel. The original congregation began at a meeting held on 31/5/1873. This is commemorated by a stone recording: '1874 - 1924 Jubilee' in the gable of the porch. The church building was opened on 25/1/1880, with the opening sermon preached by the Rev W R Fletcher. The church closed in 1971 when the congregation amalgamated with the Methodist Church. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 8/11/2016 & 31/12/2022.
Last Updated: Saturday 31st December, 2022
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