The following information has been graciously sent to me by  Betty Riter, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer of the Springfield Township Historical Society. Over the past couple of years or more Betty has so kindly sent several pieces of information which have proved to be invaluable to my research. I would like to display pictures of these churches, if anyone has pictures or would like to add additional information please contact me. I am particularly interested in older prints. If any one has questions regarding the information, please contact Betty at www.bgriter@msn.com  , or contact the Springfield Township Historical Society. Thank You Betty, for your contributions and support.

 

                                    1905 Pleasant View Road    Tax Parcel 42-009-093                                                                           

                                    SPRINGFIELD MENNONITE MEETINGHOUSE   

1740-1752.  1759.  E. W. Weierbach.  Site land owner.

1741.  Church History.  Reverend Peter Meyer came to America in 1741.  He resided in Pleasant Valley having purchased a farm of 107 acres from Joseph Green in 1752.  Peter Meyer was one of the first Mennonite ministers in Springfield Township. 

1753.  The earliest record of a Mennonite congregation at Springfield is in 1753.  At this time, they met to worship in various private homes of members until building a house of worship. 

1758.  Their first log house of worship was built on today’s Pleasant View Road, one half mile west of Pleasant Valley.

1805.  9 perches square were purchased from Jacob and Magdalena Meyer for $10.00.  A perch is a length of measure equal to 5 yards. 

1824.  A transfer of 157 perches by Jacob and Magdalena Meyer was made to the Springfield Mennonite Society and the log house was rebuilt as a stone building.  This is the present-day building.  From Route 212, the site is about one half mile west on Pleasant View Road, heading towards Passer.  The names J. Moyer and A. Sliefer are inscribed on the keystone of the building.  The Wheel insignia on the cornerstone designates:  the Hub represents the center of the universe, the Spokes represent reaching out to the people, the Rim represents a bringing in of the people.