Evangelical Church of Lafayette

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Coordinates: 45°14′45″N 123°06′45″W / 45.245947°N 123.112402°W / 45.245947; -123.112402
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Evangelical Church of Lafayette
Evangelical Church of Lafayette is located in Oregon
Evangelical Church of Lafayette
Location in Oregon
Evangelical Church of Lafayette is located in the United States
Evangelical Church of Lafayette
Location in United States
Location605 Market Street
Lafayette, Oregon
Coordinates45°14′45″N 123°06′45″W / 45.245947°N 123.112402°W / 45.245947; -123.112402
Arealess than one acre
Built1892
Built byCharles C. Poling & parishioners
ArchitectCharles C. Poling
Architectural styleQueen Anne
NRHP reference No.02001278[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 31, 2002

The Evangelical Church of Lafayette (also known as Poling Memorial Church) is a historic church building in Lafayette, Oregon.

The Queen Anne style church building was constructed in 1892. The building's architect was Reverend Charles Cupp Poling, who served as a pastor at the church for 3 years following its construction, and after whom the church is named.

The church served its congregants until 1970, when the building was converted to become the home for the Yamhill County Historical Society and Museums.[2][3] The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[4] The Historical Society's now-archived 2010 description of the Poling Memorial Church reads:

"Visitors exploring the Church will find displays of local doctor's and dentist's equipment, an early school room, a pioneer bedroom  sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a parlor containing early 20th century furnishings. Visitors will discover an 18th century clock with wooden gears, a display of photography equipment, a wonderful collection of dolls, Yamhill County memorabilia dating to the late 19th century, and a giant pickled cucumber once featured on Ripley's Believe It or Not!"[5]

The museum is no longer in operation, and was listed for sale in October 2021 at a price of $175,000.[6][7][8] It was purchased for $155,000 on January 14, 2022.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ YCHSweb. "Home". Yamhill County Historical Society & Museums. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Yamhill County History & Heritage Website". October 23, 2016. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  4. ^ "Evangelical Church of Lafayette National Register Digital Assets". National Park Service NPGallery. October 31, 2002. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  5. ^ "Yamhill County History & Heritage Website". October 23, 2016. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  6. ^ "Yamhill County History & Heritage Website". February 25, 2009. Archived from the original on February 25, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  7. ^ "Yamhill County Historical Society Museum - CLOSED, Lafayette, Oregon at MuseumsUSA.org". www.museumsusa.org. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  8. ^ Christie, Julie. "Research Library". Yamhill County Historical Society & Museums. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "605 Market Street, Lafayette, OR 97127". Homesnap. Retrieved November 12, 2022.


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