| Dixboro United Methodist Church | |
| Location: | 5221 Church St., Dixboro, Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42.3133°N -83.6558°W |
| Built: | 1858 |
| Architect: | Abraham Cooper |
| Builder: | E. W. Ford |
| Architecture: | Greek Revival |
| Added: | March 16, 1972 |
| Area: | less than one acre |
| Refnum: | 72000665 |
| Designated Other1 Name: | Michigan State Historic Site |
| Designated Other1 Abbr: | MSHS |
| Designated Other1 Link: | Michigan State Historic Preservation Office |
| Designated Other1 Date: | October 1, 1971 |
| Designated Other1 Num Position: | bottom |
| Designated Other1 Color: | CornflowerBlue |
Dixboro United Methodist Church is a historic church located at 5221 Church Street in Dixboro, Michigan. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971.[1] It is significant as a nearly unaltered example of a mid-19th century Greek Revival-style church designed by a professional architect.
The first Methodist services in the village of Dixboro were performed in 1828.[2] For the next 30 years, services were performed sporadically by circuit riders. Finally, in 1857, a group of Dixboro citizens met, elected a Board of Trustees, and authorized the building of a church for a price not to exceed $2500.[2] The Board hired Ypsilanti, Michigan architect Abraham Cooper to design the church and Saline builder E. W. Ford to construct it.[1] The building was completed in 1858, for a total cost of $2241.[2]
In 1920, a basement was dug underneath the church and a furnace installed.[2] In 1950-51, a wing was added and the cupola was shortened.[1] In 1969, a second wing was added.[2] Finally, in 1997-98, the structure was completely renovated, and the cupola was restored to its original height.[2] The church is still used for weekly services.
The Dixboro United Methodist Church is a single-story, frame, Greek Revival structure topped with a square cupola and belfry.[1] It is clad in clapboard siding. The front facade is divided into four bays by Doric pilasters, and a pedimented portico shelters the entrance. The entrance is flanked by triple-hung sash windows, which continue on each side of the church.[1]