First Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky
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N 38° 02.965 W 084° 29.820
16S E 719625 N 4214254
Abraham Lincoln attended several services during the pastorate of Robert J. Breckinridge, 1847-53, initiating a lifelong friendship.
Waymark Code: WMF75B
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2012
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First Presbyterian Church
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Founded 1784. Oldest congregation in continuous existence in city. Founders were hunting party members who selected city’s site and named it Lexington in honor of first battle of the American Revolution. First pastor Adam Rankin’s home, oldest house in Lexington at 317 South Mill St., built in 1784. (Over)
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Abraham Lincoln attended several services during the pastorate of Robert J. Breckinridge, 1847-53, initiating a lifelong friendship. This building, sixth home of the congregation, designed by Elder Cincinnatus Shryock, completed in 1872. It was considered his Gothic masterpiece. Renovated in 2007; received preservation award.
Location Type: Building
Property Type: Public
URL for Additional Information: [Web Link]
Date of Event: Not listed
Location Notes: Not listed
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