POTTER TOWNSHIP — Since 1838, Egg Hill church has sat along a dirt road deep in the woods of Potter Township. The current building was constructed by congregation members in 1860.
In 1927, regular church services ended, and the church sat unused, except for annual homecoming services and a few weddings and special events.
Time and Mother Nature have taken its toll on the historic structure, and now the Egg Hill Conservancy is seeking the public’s help to preserve the history of the Penns Valley landmark.
According to Vonnie Henninger, the conservancy’s president, the church needs about $35,000 worth of renovations to its basement to halt any future deterioration. She said an architectural inspection determined the building was basically sound, free of rot or insects, but needed some work on its foundation.
A gofundme account has been established to accept donations toward the renovations. To donate visit www.gofundme.com/save-egg-hill-church. Checks can be sent to Egg Hill Conservancy at 107 Brown Road, Rebersburg, PA 16872.
Henninger said the plain wooden building reflects the faith, simplicity and humility of its founding Evangelical congregation. Egg Hill church was one of the first Evangelical churches in Penns Valley.
The church and adjoining cemetery were named Egg Hill because they were located on the bluff of a hill which locals claimed to be egg-shaped.
The church was slated to be sold and demolished 40 years ago, but the Egg Hill Conservancy formed and leased the church from its trustees to preserve it.
