Mentz Church
Technological changes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, along with two world wars, transformed the American economy, creating a push-pull effect in which younger generations were encouraged to leave farming for work in cities and other parts of the nation. The Mentz Church congregation slowly dwindled until only a remnant of members remained, and officially ended its ministry in 1955. The building then sat vacant for several decades before it became a central component of the Montezuma Historical Society (MHS). MHS has now merged with the historical society in nearby Port Byron to become the Old Mentz Heritage Center.
Mentz Church | |
Nearest city | Montezuma, New York |
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Coordinates | 42°59′53″N 76°40′39″W / 42.99806°N 76.67750°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1820-1830 |
Architectural style | Mid and late 19th Century |
NRHP reference No. | 04001064 |
Added to NRHP | September 24, 2004 |
Also on the property is the church cemetery with headstones dating from 1813 to the 1940s. The church ceased being used for services in 1954 and has been restored for community use.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Nancy L. Todd (June 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mentz Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-11-10.See also: "Accompanying two photos".