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Nemaha currently has one church within the city limits. It is known as the United Methodist Church of Nemaha. They share a minister with the Early United Methodist Church. See the history below for more information and photo.


History of the Nemaha Church Community

The first meeting of a religious nature was held by the Presbyterians. The only churches in Delaware Township were at Nemaha, the Methodist and Presbyterian. The Presbyterian Church was built in the early history of the town by George Myott about 1900. It was located on Birch Street, one block south of Main Street. In 1918 it was torn down and a home built on the lot.

In July of 1889 a church was built two miles northwest of Nemaha on the Luff Farm. The Bethel Church became part of the Sulphur Springs Circuit and remained so until 1900.

In 1900 it was decided to move the church to Nemaha.

Later a tower and an extra room were added in 1906. A parsonage was purchased just north of the church which included the house and barn.

NOTE: These two pictures do not appear to be of the same building. The side windows don't match. The entrance is also on different sides but that could have been caused by a negative being reversed. But even the roof angle doesn't seem to match? ?

History of the United Methodist Church

The church was first incorporated as First Methodist Episcopal Church on April 17, 1919. Also in 1919 it became necessary to build a new church. The new brick structure opened on May 8, 1921 and still serves the community today.

The Nemaha United Methodist Church held its 75th Anniversary on October 14, 1962 with special speakers and music. The 100-year celebration was June 28 and 29th, 1986 with many activities that overflowed into the neighboring park. There have been several improvements to the structure yet the original building is still much as it looked when it was first built.

A full story of the listing of ministers, the activities mentioned above, and the physical improvements can be read in the Nemaha Centennial book. Copies are still available for $20.00 at Nemaha Web Design, 307 Main, Nemaha, Iowa

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Updated 5/3/07 - Validated 5/23/06