First Presbyterian Church - Haddonfield, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
N 39° 53.775 W 075° 02.090
18S E 497022 N 4416242
This is a MASSIVE church. Beautiful stained glass, cloud-touching, stone clad towers, gothic arches, wooden doors, beautifully landscaped grounds and intricate stone work make this an impressive and intimidating structure. Built in 1906
Waymark Code: WM44ZD
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 30

This is one of several churches which are supporting structures for the Haddonfield Historic District.

<"justify">In 1858, the first Presbyterian worship services in Haddonfield were held in the Town Hall. Shortly after, these worshippers presented a petition to the Presbytery of West Jersey to arrange for a regular minister to lead their services.

The plans to organize a new church were put on hold because of the Civil War. Finally, in 1871, a petition was prepared and signed by 36 people and presented to the Presbytery. The first pastor began his ministry in Haddonfield in 1873.

There have been many changes in the church since its beginning. Henry D. and Mary Moore financed the present building, a memorial to their son, Gilbert Henry Moore, in 1906. The three large stained glass windows in the sanctuary were designed and constructed by Tiffany.


The following information comes from the nomination form, Created March 16, 1979, evaluated April 18, 1980 and finally approved on July 21, 1982.

Presbyterian Church built in 1906. Large Gothic style building with tower in the corner front and wings on the side. Extends back along driveway of Masonic Temple to a Sunday School wing in the rear. Slate roof and bell tower. Portacachere on the side originally designed for carriages. Large Gothic tracery windows and stained glass windows on front façade.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1906

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

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

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM

Street address of Church:
20 Kings Hwy East
Haddonfield, NJ USA
08033


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Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

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