First Presbyterian Church, Green Cove Springs
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member the federation
N 29° 59.783 W 081° 40.769
17R E 434462 N 3318578
A slice of history waiting to be explored.
Waymark Code: WM336N
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 35

FPD was established in 1884 by a small group of worshippers in a small cottage downtown. In 1888 the first stated supply Pastor from nearby Crescent City is recorded .
The property where the church now stands was purchased in 1889 and Architect J.A. Wood from New York was contracted to design the Church and other buildings. Blain Brothers Construction finished the church 1898.
The Church has underwent some changes over the years but basically remains intact from the original model. The church is built using a Gothic Motif for it's design. The Church has since been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1898

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM

Street address of Church:
Orange Ave and Gum Street
Green Cove Springs, Fla USA
32043


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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