Martinsville church installs new steeple 2 years after tornado rips off original

Sitting on the corner of Washington and Sycamore streets in Martinsville is a staple of over 150 years. On Friday, April 4, First Presbyterian Church got a new member: a steeple.

It is the culmination of a lot of hard work and patience, Rev. John Erickson said.

Its a new beginning for the church. In 2023, tornadoes ripped through southern Indiana, destroying several cities.

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Source: WTHR

Published on April 4, 2025