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See [[Branches of Plymouth Brethren]] to explain abbreviation types (although in short: OB (& TW-P) are Halls & Chapels within the "open brethren" (although GH's (generally) maintain a separate network from the Chapels). EB/TW/TW-N are "Careful" Brethren (similar to OB Halls), and BC are (generally) independent community churches with early or indirect PB influence, and will (usually) not consider themselves "Brethren"). AA/CA refers to assemblies of African or Caribbean origin, or predominant demographic, although all ethnicities are overly welcome in any assemblies.
The above primer link expands on the abbreviations, and also contains introduction to this (and other) sheets within the overall [[History]]. There have been scores of branches with their own distinctive networks and strengths within the history of the PB, and many branches continue to flourish today, and while no assembly or gathering is identical to the others, each is thought to maintain a fervent desire for simplicity in gathering around the Lord Jesus, though practices and secondary doctrines may vary culturally and/or preferentially as autonomous (yet inter-dependent) local churches.
** c/o Dan Robertson @ 324 N. Temple Ave. +1926-1927+
** [https://omeka.religiousecologies.org/files/original/65888768f66b877a6a5f218a6d3d69931a2d5490.jpg 1926 USCoRB] indicated that there were 9 in fellowship (5 men, 4 women) including 1 S.S. teacher presiding over 10 children (for a total of 19). The Hall was a rented facility (with $187 in annual expenses), and $80 was additionally spent towards the Lord's work in 1926.
** In 1890, the U.S. Religious Census indicated one open brethren (OB) assembly in Marion Co., with 14 meeting in a home.
* [[Bible Truth Hall, Indianapolis, IN]] (Grant EB) +1890-1946 (G-A EB) 1946-1949+
** 1892-6-23 Indianapolis Journal: "The good work was carried forward still further by granting permission to R.S. Sinclair and Edward Acomb to preach the gospel in Military Park on Sunday afternoons."
* [[North Street Assembly, IN]] (Raven EB) 1906+1889-1923+** In 1890, the U.S. Religious Census indicated one PB-IV assembly in Marion Co., with 12 meeting in a home.
** @ 21 1/2 E. North +1906-1917
==Elkhart County (Elkhart metro)==
===Elkhart===
* [[Elkhart Gospel Hall, IN]] (OB) +19041890-1927+
** @ More (sic?) Lodge Hall +1922+; Hovey & Wallace Sts. +1927+
** c/o E. Keifer +1904+
** c/o G.C. Mishler +1922-1927+
** In 1890, the U.S. Religious Census indicated one open brethren assembly in Elkhart Co., with 12 meeting in a rented hall with a capacity of 100.
** [https://omeka.religiousecologies.org/files/original/927c258199116dfa1472d44b80ed3f156d5322b8.jpg 1926 USCoRB] indicated that there were 41 in fellowship (13 men, 28 women) including 6 S.S. teachers presiding over 60 children (for a total of 101). The Hall was valued at $6,000 with $1,350 in debt (and with $700 in annual expenses), and $500 was additionally spent towards the Lord's work in 1926.
** @ Main & Mill Sts. +1927+
** c/o James Grant +1927+
** In 1890, the U.S. Religious Census indicated one open brethren assembly in Lake Co. (probably Lowell, possibly Crown Point) with 18 meeting in an owned hall with a capacity of 150.
** [https://omeka.religiousecologies.org/files/original/31fcaa7831c5d1d7abb1a22178dccc125b307510.jpg 1926 USCoRB] indicated that there were 35 in fellowship (12 men, 23 women) including 3 S.S. teachers presiding over 20 children (for a total of 50). The Hall was a rented facility (with $150 in annual expenses).
===Porter County===
* In 1890, the U.S. Religious Census indicated two open brethren assemblies in Porter Co., with 35 (total) meeting in two rented halls with a combined capacity of 200.
====Flint Lake====
* [[Flint Lake Gospel Hall, IN]] (OB) 1883
** @ Lincoln Way (2 doors west of courthouse, second floor) +1927+
** c/o S.M. Kinne, Fline Lake Route +1927+
** In 1890, the U.S. Religious Census indicated two open brethren assemblies in Porter Co., with 35 (total) meeting in two rented halls with a combined capacity of 200.
==Starke County==