St. Bartholomew's Church
N 27° 44.047 W 082° 40.790
17R E 334417 N 3068879
Marker commemorates the church's history.
Waymark Code: WM1F46
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2007
Views: 45
Oldest church in Pinellas County, it was organized April 20, 1887. It was constructed in the summer of 1887 by a handful of pioneers equipped with crude tools. Built of unturpentined pine, Church records indicate the first building cost $673. Dr. John B.Abercrombie donated an acre of land for the church April 28, 1887. The original Church building has since been enlarged and is still used for regular services.
Marker Number: F-104
Date: 1980
County: Pinellas
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: St. Bartholomew's Memorial Committee
Website: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
In your log, please say if you learned something new, and if you took any extra time to explore the area once you stopped at the historic marker waymark.
Please post a photo at the marker location.