Friedens Kierche is the best preserved of the German churches of the sort that took as its model the Quaker meetinghouse. This is a handsomely proportioned and powerful cubic design of the local limestone trimmed with brownstone that conveys its intended permanence. Unlike almost all other meetinghouseplan churches, this has remained as it was built. Within, a wine glass pulpit standing in the center of the long wall opposite the entrance attests to Martin Rupp's skills. Despite its highway-strip site, Friedens Kierche is well worth the visit. The church is now primarily used for weddings but can be visited by appointment.
Friedens Kierche, Peace Church
1798, Thomas Anderson, mason; Martin Rupp, carpenter. Trindle and St. John's Church rds.