Burra Primitive Methodist Church - Former

The former Burra Primitive Methodist Church closed after the church amalgamated to form the Methodist Church in 1900. "The former Primitive Methodist Church is significant as one of Kooringa's earliest churches, and an important aspect of the religious and social life of the predominantly Cornish population of Burra. The church was built in 1848, on land leased from the South Australian Mining Association for a 999-year term. By 1856 the building was too small for the expanding congregation and, following successful fundraising efforts, a rebuilt chapel was opened on 24 August. At this time the new chapel and the adjacent parsonage were prominent buildings in Kooringa... The Primitive Methodist Church was one of three branches of Methodism established in Burra. In 1900 the Primitive Methodists, the Weslyans and the Bible Christian Methodists united to form the Methodist Church. At this time the allotment and the chapel were transferred to the Kooringa Masonic Lodge"¹.No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 25/2/2022.

Note 1:State Heritage Areas of South Australia - Government of South Australia - Department for Environment and Heritage - Sourced from: https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/environment/docs/burra_religious.pdf - [6/2/2024]