Exton Methodist Chapel & Church
Exton, Tasmania
In 1855, a weatherboard chapel, accompanied by a three-room dwelling, was constructed on a parcel of land generously donated by Mr. W. Motton. The Examiner reported the following in March...
- Denomination
- Wesleyan Methodist
- Region
- North
- Year Built
- 1855
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Not recorded
Overview
In 1855, a weatherboard chapel, accompanied by a three-room dwelling, was constructed on a parcel of land generously donated by Mr. W. Motton.
The Examiner reported the following in March 1858:
WESLYEAN CHAPEL , Exton, near Westbury - On Sunday, the 4th of April, the Rev. J. A. Manton, of Horton College, Ross, will preach in the Wesleyan Chapel , Exton, in the morning at 11 o'clock ... collections will be made in aid of the funds of the Chapel.
On Sunday, the 9th of December 1885, the second church was erected and inaugurated, presided over by Reverend T.E. Cox. The following Monday witnessed a festive tea-meeting. The structure featured a meeting room alongside facilities for Sunday school.
According to The Examiner newspaper dated Wednesday, the 29th of September 1954, the Exton Methodist church was poised to commemorate its 99th anniversary.
Today, the edifice has been repurposed into a private residence.
History
1855
Weatherboard chapel and three-room dwelling constructed on donated land
built1858-03-04
Wesleyan Chapel Exton advertised for a Sunday service
opened1885-12-09
Second church erected and inaugurated
built
Gallery
References
- Methodist Church of Australia, Tasmanian Methodism 1820-1975, Methodist Church of Australasia, Launceston, 1975, p. 59Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Lands Survey Map Exton, A2-21 AG341-1-2, Tasmanian ArchivesTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Links
- Advertising (1858, March 27). Launceston Examiner (Tas.: 1842 - 1899), p. 6 (AFTERNOON). Retrieved July 3, 2022
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- CHURCH AT EXTON IN 100th YEAR (1954, September 29). Examiner (Launceston, Tas.: 1900 - 1954), p. 18. Retrieved July 3, 2022
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- DELORAINE. (1899, November 30). Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.: 1883 - 1928), p. 4. Retrieved July 3, 2022
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Private residence
Open
Not recorded
Address
3950 Meander Valley Road, Exton TAS 7303
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded
