Thyatira Presbyterian Church
N 35° 39.038 W 080° 38.230
17S E 532844 N 3945260
The Thyatira Presbyterian Church is one of the Oldest Presbyterian Churches in North Carolina.
Waymark Code: WMHAJ
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2006
Views: 56
The Thyatira Presbyterian Church was established in about 1753 and is located in the Mill Bridge Community of Rowan County, The current church is the fourth building to be constructed on the property and was completed in 1860. The main sanctuary was refurbished in 1999. The church is listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
The Grave of early minister and educator Samuel McCorkle is located in the church cemetery along with the John Knox the Great Grandfather of President James K. Polk and other members of the Knox family.
Street address:
305 White Road
Salisbury, NC United States
28147
County / Borough / Parish: Rowan County, North Carolina
Year listed: 1984
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Historic Church
Periods of significance: 1850 - Present
Historic function: Religion, Architecture
Current function: Church
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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