Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Smithville United Church (Ont.)
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
Smithville Pastoral Charge was formed in 1925, formerly Methodist; it included Grace Church in Gainsboro Township. Gainsboro Methodist Episcopal Circuit was active from at least 1849 to 1855; it included Smithville, Caistor, Pelham, Lane's Church in Gainsboro Township. Smithville Methodist Episcopal Church was established ca. 1850; it became a Methodist church at union. Smithville Methodist Circuit was active from at least 1884; it was discontinued when the United Church was formed. Grace United Church was established in 1925, formerly Methodist; it closed ca. 1969. Smithville United Church was established in 1925, formerly Methodist.