New Asbury Methodist Episcopal Meeting House
Historic church in New Jersey, United States
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The New Asbury Methodist Episcopal Meeting House, also known as the Asbury United Methodist Church, is a historic church located on Shore Road (U.S. Route 9) in Middle Township of Cape May County, New Jersey, about six miles north of Cape May Court House.[3] It was built in 1852 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1980, for its significance in architecture and religion.[1][4] It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1992.[5]
New Asbury Methodist Episcopal Meeting House | |
In 2010 | |
  Location within Cape May County, New Jersey  Location within New Jersey  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Shore Road, Middle Township, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°8′25″N 74°46′10″W |
| Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
| Built | 1852 |
| Architect | Daniel Hand |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80002476[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 1005[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 17, 1980 |
| Designated NJRHP | April 18, 1980 |
The Greek Revival church was built in 1852 by the master builder/architect Daniel Hand, who also built the Old Cape May County Courthouse Building and the Calvary Baptist Church.[4] It should not be confused with the First United Methodist Church in Cape May Court House which stands immediately north of the Old Cape May County Courthouse Building.[6]
Historic American Buildings Survey photo 1992
Historic American Buildings Survey photo 1992
