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
built 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.