First Presbyterian Church – Bemidji, MN
N 47° 28.363 W 094° 52.975
15T E 358119 N 5259415
The First Presbyterian Church in Bemidji was first served by pastor, Rev. Samuel A. Blair who came by canoe to establish the church in 1896.
Waymark Code: WMMD29
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2014
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The First Presbyterian Church in Bemidji was first served by pastor, Rev. Samuel A. Blair who came by canoe to establish the church in 1896. A marker tells more of the story:
In Memoriam, Rev. Samuel A. Blair, July 15, 1864 - May 15, 1958.
Sunday school missionary of the Presbyterian Church sent by Duluth Presbytery to Northern Minnesota.
In the spring of 1896 he came by canoe and portage up the Mississippi River with an Indian guide to the shore of Lake Bemidji – and here helped organize the First Presbyterian Church, August 24, 1896.
Later this church was served by the famed “Sky Pilot” Frank Higgins – Missionary to the Lumberjacks.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 08/24/1896
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
501 Minnesota Ave
Bemidji, MN USA
56601
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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