Forth Uniting Church
Forth, Tasmania
The Wesleyan Chapel at Forth, constructed in 1875 by Mr. George Bonner, stands approximately a quarter of a mile west of the bridge. In 1879, a parsonage was added to the site, enhancing...
- Denomination
- Uniting Wesleyan Methodist
- Region
- North West
- Year Built
- 1875
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Not recorded
Overview
The Wesleyan Chapel at Forth, constructed in 1875 by Mr. George Bonner, stands approximately a quarter of a mile west of the bridge. In 1879, a parsonage was added to the site, enhancing the chapel's facilities.
The following was reported in The Tasmanian newspaper in February 1875:
The opening of the new Wesleyan Church here took place on Sunday, the 7th inst. The dedication seron was delivered at the morning service by Rev. Robert Philip ...
History
1875
Wesleyan Chapel at Forth constructed by Mr. George Bonner
built1875-02-07
New Wesleyan Church opened
opened1879
Parsonage added to the chapel site
extended
Gallery
References
- Tasmanian Family History Society Inc., Devonport Branch, A Transcription Of the Forth Cemeteries Tasmania, TFHS, 2003Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Devonport Maritime Museum is now the Bass Strait Maritime CentreTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Links
- HAMILTON-ON-FORTH. (1875, February 13). The Tasmanian (Launceston, Tas.: 1871 - 1879), p. 4
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Private residence
Open
Not recorded
Address
Fuller Street cnr Forth Road, Forth TAS 7310
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded
