Safety Harbor Historical Site: Presbyterian Church - Florida Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

In 1918, ten women promoted Sunday afternoon services in the public school building in Safety Harbor with the Reverend James T. MacLean of nearby Bethel Presbyterian Church presiding. For four years, the Safety Harbor Presbyterians met in a tent, a pavilion on Bayshore, and in a meeting hall on Main Street. In 1921, two lots for a future building were purchased for $400.00. A year later, the church was organized with 21 members. A wood-frame church was built facing 6th Avenue South. MacLean dedicated the church and continued serving as pastor until 1924.
The first church bulletin was printed (in a quantity of 5) on April 8, 1951. In 1952, another building was constructed and used for three additional Sunday school rooms. A bathroom was added as well.
During the pastorate of Dr. Ralph Scott (1954-1956), the small wood-framed church building was moved to the corner of 5th Avenue and 3rd Street facing 5th Avenue. This became the Fellowship Hall. The present sanctuary was constructed, with the first service held on Easter Sunday 1956.

Marker Number: None Date: None County: Pinellas Marker Type: City Sponsored or placed by: Community Redevelopment Agency and the Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History Website: Not listed

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