The United Church in Douglas in the Rural Municipality of Elton was designed by Brandon architect Walter Henderson Shillinglaw and constructed in 1893 as a Methodist church and continued as such until it became a United Church by the act of union in 1925. The church steeple was removed in 1930 and the annex was built in 1957. The closure date for the church was set for 24 June 2018.
Douglas United Church (June 2016)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Douglas United Church (October 2024)
Source: Rose Kuzina
Interior of Douglas United Church (November 2017)
Source: George PennerSite Location (lat/long): N49.89365, W99.70810
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Walter Henderson Shillinglaw (1864-1957)
[Tender call], Brandon Sun, 18 May 1893, page 5.
We thank Robert Hill, George Penner, and Rose Kuzina for providing information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 8 May 2025
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