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Sharon 

 

St. Paul's German Reformed   Church


 

St. Paul’s German Reformed Church was organized about thirty-three years ago. The congregation was located two miles east of Sharon, and was presided over by Rev. L. I. Mayer. He remained with it about eight years, at the same time preaching for the “Jerusalem” congregation in Hickory Township, which he also organized. He was succeeded by Rev. J. H. Stepler, now of Lima, Ohio, who remained nearly nine years. In 1873 Rev. F. B. Hartzmetz, now of Archibald, Ohio, began his pastorate, which also continued nearly nine years. During his administration St. Paul’s congregation bought a lot on Sharpsville Street, in Sharon, and erected the present frame, house in 1874, at a cost of about $4,000, including the lot. In March, 1882, the late pastor, Rev. K. Grüenstein, began his ministry here. In 1883 he concluded that a parsonage was needed. Obtaining the consent of his congregation he set to work, and in five weeks had $700 secured for that purpose, and erected the house which adjoins the rear end of the church. The present membership is 165 confirmed, and 138 unconfirmed. Jerusalem congregation, at Hickory, was joined with Sharon until September, 1882, and was ministered to by the same preachers. Since that time it has been a separate charge.

History of Mercer County, 1888, page 392

The German Reformed have a large congregation, and a comfortable house of worship, but we have no date whereby we can give any account of the society.

History of Mercer County, 1877, page 117


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