Detweiler Meetinghouse

Detweiler Meetinghouse The 1855 Detweiler Meetinghouse is the only surviving stone Mennonite meetinghouse in Ontario. Jacob F. Jacob H. Copies are available for sale.

It and the adjoining Roseville Mennonite Cemetery in a quiet rural setting are administered by Detweiler Meetinghouse Inc. The historic Detweiler Meetinghouse created in 1855, located one kilometer west of Roseville is the only surviving stone meetinghouse built by Mennonite settlers in Ontario. Detweiler was already ordained as a minister when he came to the Roseville area in 1822. Detweiler, po

ssibly a third cousin of Jacob F., who was an ordained deacon in Pennsylvania, also came to the Roseville area at that time. In 1992 a board was put in place to restore and preserve the meetinghouse as it appeared in the second half of the 19th century. The Roseville Mennonite Cemetery, adjacent to the Detweiler Meetinghouse, is operated by Detweiler Meetinghouse Inc. An illustrated history was written by Reg Good and published in 1999: "Detweiler's Meetinghouse: A History of Mennonites near Roseville, Ontario." It includes details about and photos of the building restoration.

We have handouts with maps and websites of all members of the Waterloo-Wellington Museums and Galleries at the Meetingho...
08/31/2026

We have handouts with maps and websites of all members of the Waterloo-Wellington Museums and Galleries at the Meetinghouse. Ask for one when you come on Thursday and/or on the 24th and 29th.

08/29/2026

A perfect weekend to explore and enjoy.

More from the meetinghouse thanks to Onion Honey and their fans!Waterloo-Wellington Museums and Galleries
08/28/2026

More from the meetinghouse thanks to Onion Honey and their fans!

Waterloo-Wellington Museums and Galleries

08/27/2026

A bit of history and lots of humour to start.

Waterloo-Wellington Museums and Galleries

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3445 Roseville Road
Ayr, ON
N0B1E0

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