Knox Presbyterian Church - Gravenhurst, Ontario
N 44° 55.301 W 079° 22.509
17T E 628237 N 4975534
Gravenhurst's Presbyterian congregation was formed in 1875 and this church was built in 1877 and dedicated in 1878. The church was designated a heritage site by the Town of Gravenhurst in 2014.
Waymark Code: WMXXM3
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/13/2018
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Gravenhurst's Presbyterian congregation was formed in 1875 and this church was built in 1877 and dedicated in 1878. The church was designated a heritage site by the Town of Gravenhurst in 2014.
The church is an excellent example of Carpenter's Gothic architecture using board-and-batten wall construction. At one time, the steeple housed an 800 pound bell to summon church goers and alert firefighters. It was removed in 1932.
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church in Canada
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
Muskoka Street North
Gravenhurst, Ontario Canada
Date Built: 1877
Architect: Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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