First Presbyterian Church, New Bern, North Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
N 35° 06.594 W 077° 02.427
18S E 314041 N 3887135
In a city full of church spires and towers, this is considered one of the finest. New England-like in style, it rises in four steps. The cornerstone for the church was laid in 1819 and church building was dedicated in 1822.
Waymark Code: WMGBJ
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 19
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The stately First Presbyterian Church (1819-1822) is a magnificent Federal-style building which is similar to New England structures and is unique to the state. Its tower, rising in four diminishing stages, is one of the finest of New Bern’s many towers.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/06/1822

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Street address of Church:
418 New Street
New Bern, NC USA
28563

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