about us

Before 1828, people at that time worshipped in a log cabin at the confluence of Cowan Creek and
Todds Fork.

In 1828 a frame church was built where the church now stands.

In the autumn of 1842, Clarksville Circuit was formed from Wilmington Circuit with the following
churches; Clarksville, Union, Roachester, Olive Branch, Mt. Pleasant, Morrisville, West Chapel,
Lynchburg, Dodsonville, Westboro, Blanchester, Quin Chapel and Martinsville. Ebinezor B. Chase
was Pastor and Martin Wolfe Assistant Pastor.

In 1852 Rev. Andrew Murphy started movement towards a new church circulating a subscription
paper.

In 1853 the old church was moved and a new church started.

In 1854 a large portion of work was done under the Pastorate of Rev. Silas Bennett and Rev. A.P.
Dunlap. At this time a pastor and assistant pastor were listed. The building committee for the church
was Rev. S.S. Ausstin and Rev. T.D. Austin, and George Dunn was the architect. Isaiah Harris was
the treasurer. Jonathan Lawrence sawed and furnished the timber for the building, costing about
$1,500.

June, 1855, the church was dedicated with several guest ministers present. The church was filled
from the pulpit to the door. At this time there was two preachers each year for the circuit, and it was
called a four-week circuit. Each minister was preaching every four weeks.

In 1876 the Clarksville Circuit was divided by action of the quarterly conference previous to the
annual conference at Oxford, Ohio. In August 1876 Clarksville Circuit consisted of four churches;
Clarksville, Olive Branch, Spring Hill and Union.

With each challenge we have encountered, we became stronger in our faith.

We invite you to become a part of the church today and a piece of its history tomorrow.

Clarksville United Methodist Church is located in the center of
Clarksville, Ohio. It has been said that it is the heartbeat of the
community. We are often described as a very friendly and warm
bunch of people. We strive to serve our community through many
outreach and mission projects with the guidance of our Wonderful
Father. It is through His Spirit Of Love that we yearn to reach out to
our neighbors. We have opened the Feed My Sheep Food Pantry
and Worship Service where we give out groceries to those in need.
We serve with our sister church at My Father's Kitchen. We reach
out to the youth in the community through Youth Night, Vacation
Bible School, Summer Splash Party, Movie Night, Harvest Party,
Christmas Caroling, Easter Egg Hunts, Trick-or-Treat. We have been
involved in volunteer work in Mississippi helping Katrina victims. Our
church is open to Alcoholic Anonymous every Friday night. Our
United Methodist Women's group has supported numerous charity
organizations. We have learned through all of this wonderful outreach
and missions that you can never outgive God. Believe me, we have
tried. He is so Amazing!

Our congregation averages an attendance of 25-30 on Sundays. We
are a faithful group of people. If you are looking to be a part of
something meaningful than perhaps you should come and visit us this
Sunday. You will probably find someone who thinks that you are
pretty special, a friend, a new church family. There is always room
for you here and you are always welcome. Come as you are, no
dress code required. Our heart, our minds, our doors are always
open.