Madison Street United Methodist Church records and photographs

Madison Street United Methodist Church was first organized by Reverend N.H. Philips under the direction of Reverend H.N. Herrick, presiding elder of the Muncie District. The first service was held under a large tree in Heekin Park. Soon after, the congregation held services under a tent near the site of the present Garfield Elementary School. During cool weather, homes near the site were opened to the group.

Land was purchased at the corner of Seventh and Madison as a location for a permanent structure. A frame building served as the first church building. It was later converted into a parsonage upon completion and dedication of a brick building in February 1900. In 1922, the church building was condemned after suffering extensive storm damage. A tabernacle was constructed on the church lot of holding services until a new structure could be built. Due to lack of funds, construction was delayed. It was not until 1926, at a cost of $75,000, that the new structure was finally completed. Planning began in 1951 for construction of an educational unit, which was completed 1954. In 1995, Madison Street United Methodist, along with Trinity United Methodist and Gethsemane United Methodist, celebrated its centennial of serving the Muncie community.

In its 100 years, Madison Street United Methodist had different three names. It was originally named the Madison Street Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1939, the word "Episcopal" was dropped. In 1968, when the Methodists and the Evangelical United Brethren merged, it became Madison Street United Methodist. The Madison Street United Methodist Church closed in 2015 due to declining membership.