The History of State Street

United Methodist Church

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Over 175 years

ago Methodists in Bowling Green, Kentucky began meeting with a membership of twelve.  The Civil War had an impact on the young congregation; by 1862 Federal troops had withdrawn and the church building was in poor condition.  In 1863, the church was strengthened and revitalized.  By 1894, construction began on a new building, the impressive Romanesque Revival building which houses the present congregation. The sanctuary was extensively remodeled in 1952.  In 1995, State Street United Methodist celebrated its one hundredth anniversary at its present site.  Come help us celebrate the past, present, and future!