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: WMMD2B
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.
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
501 Minnesota Ave
Bemidji, MN USA
56601
Date Built: Present building 1928; original building 1897
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Architect: Not listed
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