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Black plaque № 46982

Louisville, KY, United States

St. Matthew Church. On November 3, 1889, the original church on this property was dedicated as the St. Matthew Evangelical Church. The congregation soon outgrew it, and the current building designed by Arthur Loomis was completed ca. 1908. The church had a long history of supporting local ministries

and service organizations. St. Matthew Church closed in 1999 and was gifted to House of Ruth for $1. (Reverse) Act of Compassion- The church building became home to this organization. Begun in 1992,

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