Abandoned Churches in Ohio

In Ohio, derelict churches are emblematic of the state’s evolving social and industrial backdrop. These forsaken structures, found throughout Ohio’s diverse landscapes, from bustling cities to quiet countryside, once buzzed with the energy of communal worship and social gatherings.

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In Ohio, derelict churches are emblematic of the state’s evolving social and industrial backdrop. These forsaken structures, found throughout Ohio’s diverse landscapes, from bustling cities to quiet countryside, once buzzed with the energy of communal worship and social gatherings. They symbolize the transitions in community engagement and the waning influence of traditional institutions, driven by urbanization and industrial shifts. Today, they stand as haunting relics of bygone eras, their silence a stark contrast to their former vibrancy.

Adams County

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Fairfield County

Winegardener Chapel

The Winegardener Chapel in Rushville, Ohio, was erected in 1887.

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Jackson County

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Lawrence County

Etna Pentecostal Church

The Etna Pentecostal Church is in the historic Etna Furnace community of Lawrence County. Built circa 1890, ¹ it became the House of Prayer for the Independent Pentecostal Churches of America in 2001 ² and was closed by 2019. ¹

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Pike County

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Other

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Sources

1. “04-039-1600.001.” County Auditor.
2. Ohio. Certificate of Continued Existence. Office of the Ohio Secretary of State, 1 Aug. 2001. Filing number 200121102502, Ohio Secretary of State.