Derry Presbyterian Church - Hershey, PA - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

This beautiful old church is located adjacent to the Hershey chocolate factory, which can be clearly seen from the church parking lot. A historical marker at the church provides the following information: "Founded in 1729 (1724 according to the church website); the first pastor, William Bertram, installed in 1732 by Donegal Presbytery. Its grove was patented to it by the sons of William Penn in 1741. The churchyard is the oldest pioneer graveyard in this region."

Additional information about this old church is available at the following two internet sites (visit link) (visit link)

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1884 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 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: 8:00 AM Street address of Church: 248 East Derry Road Hershey, PA USA 17033 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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