First Presbyterian Church
N 34° 43.821 W 086° 34.902
16S E 538295 N 3843220
One of the state's oldest Presbyterian churches.
Waymark Code: WM1PFZ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2007
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From the Plaque:
First Presbyterian Church
Huntsville, Alabama.
Organized June 15, 1818 by the Rev. Gideon Blackburn, D.D. One of the state's oldest Presbyterian churches. This site was selected for the first church building, dedicated on Oct. 13, 1822. The second, and present, sanctuary was dedicated on May 18, 1860. Names of all ministers who have served this church are recorded on plaques in the sanctuary. This marker erected on 150th anniversary of organization.