United Church - Fayetteville, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ripraff
N 43° 01.763 W 076° 00.434
18T E 417941 N 4764569
The United Church is part of the Genesee Street Hill-Limestone Plaza Historic District. It was built as a Presbyterian Church, but it is now shared with the Baptists. Grover Cleveland's father was a pastor here starting in 1841.
Waymark Code: WMRG0B
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
Views: 3

"In that same era, Presbyterians were meeting in the home of David Collin, until, in 1829, they built their first church, complete with clock tower and steeple, in the village. Beginning twenty-years later, they began to gradually expand the building, first adding Beard Lounge and an upstairs office." (visit link)

"The two congregations remained collegial but separate until the coal shortage of World War I led them to conduct joint services, alternating use of their respective buildings. In 1933, the congregations decided to make this a permanent arrangement and by agreement, the Presbyterian facility was adopted as the united congregation’s home. The Baptist Church was sold and later razed." (visit link)

"Nearby at 109 Academy Street is another example of the early years: the Cleveland House. This small Greek Revival house was Grover Cleveland's boyhood home while his father was pastor of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church." (visit link)

"Cleveland's father was a Presbyterian minister ...In 1841, the Cleveland family moved to Fayetteville, New York, where Grover spent much of his childhood. Neighbors later described him as "full of fun and inclined to play pranks," and fond of outdoor sports." (visit link)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1829

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian and Baptist

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: 9:30 AM

Street address of Church:
310 East Genesee Street
Fayetteville, NY USA
13066


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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