Bordertown Chapel - Former
Bordertown Chapel - Former 16-11-2022 - Derek Flannery

Bordertown Chapel - Former

Bordertown, SA 5268

Church Information

Church Name: Bordertown Chapel - Former
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Non-denominational
Street Address: 87 South Terrace, Bordertown SA 5268, Australia
Suburb: Bordertown
State: SA
Postcode: 5268
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: 

No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known. Information/photographs are invited.

A stone on the front wall records: 1874

Date Opened: 00-00-1874
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The former Bordertown Chapel was a meeting place for Christians in the town before any denominational churches were built. It is taken to have opened in 1874, due to the stone in the front wall. In Australia, in rural areas, it was common for a Union Chapel/Church building to be erected/owned by a local trust and made available for use by multiple denominations. This was generally due to their inability to meet the cost of erecting their own churches. It is not known if this was such a building, but it is possible. It is now part of an Old Primary School Project, so has not been used as a Chapel for some time. Clarification of earlier building use and, if relevant, more historical information/photographs of the former chapel/congregation(s) are invited. Photographs uploaded 1/1/2023.

 

Last Updated: Sunday 1st January, 2023
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