In a special meeting last Thursday, the Crothersville Town Council unanimously agreed to pursue purchasing the former Crothersville Methodist Church properties at the stoplight corner of Armstrong & Howard Street.
The church, which closed in February of this year due to declining attendance, was built in 1868, just 10 years after the founding of the community. It is believed to be one of the oldest buildings still standing in Crothersville.
The property is listed for $99,900, however, the town, being a government entity, by law can only offer the average of two separate appraisals.
The council agreed to have clerk-treasurer Danieta Foster be the town’s purchasing agent and directed her to get two appraisals on the five parcel property.
The town is an adjacent property owner having purchased the former Methodist Church Annex in September 2022 for $124,900 and converted it into the town’s police station. The Methodist Church property is across Howard Street from the present Town Hall.
Foster said the appraisals could cost upwards of $3,500. “That’s what we paid for appraisals for the Methodist Annex property,” she said adding that it may be late August before thee appraisals are completed.