Early Methodism in West Chester, Chester Co., PA 

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from THE HISTORY OF CHESTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA,  by Futhey and Cope (1881)
 
The first Methodist preaching in West Chester was by Rev. Wm Hunter, Feb 1840, 
in the old court-house.  (Hunter this year was presiding elder on the Schuylkill 
District).  He died in Coventry, Chester co., Pa, Sept 27, 1833).  The first 
class was formed in 1815; supplied with preaching from the Chester Circuit.  The 
first church was build in 1816, on Gay Street east of Darlington.  A new church 
was erected in 1840-42 corner of Market and Darlington, present site.  This 
building was remodeled under the pastorate of Rev. John B.McCullough, at an 
expense of $8,000.