Union Church and Burial Ground-Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
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N 40° 53.890 W 078° 13.040
17T E 734399 N 4531180
Union Church and Burial Ground (also known as the Old Mud Church) is a historic church and cemetery on E. Presqueisle Street
Waymark Code: WM14B8C
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2021
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The Church was originally built by the settlers of Philipsburg, 1820, as a log meeting house. Used as both a church, open to all Protestant ministers, and a school house. In 1842 was rebuilt utilizing the original log building. The front entrance featured a three story tower. A chancel was added to the rear of the logs structure which was incorporated into the main sanctuary. The exterior was finished in stucco.
The Graveyard is surrounded by a three foot stone wall. There are stones on three sides of the church and dated as early as 1819.
Name of church or churchyard: Union Church and Burial Ground
Approximate Size: Small (11-50)
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