National Register of Historic Places
Andrews Methodist Church
Andrews Methodist Church is a historic place in Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000667.
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Andrews Methodist Church
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About this place
What is Andrews Methodist Church?
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, the "mother church" of Mother's Day, was incorporated as the International Mother's Day Shrine on May 15, 1962, as a shrine to all mothers. It is best known for being the place that Anna Jarvis conceived of the idea of Mother's Day. The church is located along Main Street in downtown Grafton in Taylor County, West Virginia.
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Listing details
- Name
- Andrews Methodist Church
- City
- Grafton
- County
- Taylor County
- State
- West Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- December 18, 1970
- NRIS reference number
- 70000667
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.34094, -80.01824
When was Andrews Methodist Church listed on the National Register?
Andrews Methodist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1970.
Where is Andrews Methodist Church located?
Andrews Methodist Church is located in Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia at approximately 39.34094, -80.01824. See the map above.
Is Andrews Methodist Church a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Andrews Methodist Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.