The Downtown Presbyterian Church -- Nashville, TN
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The Downtown Presbyterian Church
Waymark Code: WM5V6A
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2009
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The Downtown Presbyterian Church is located on Church Street at 5th Avenue. The congregation has roots going all the way back to 1785; the building, in its present form, was completed in 1851.
Andrew Jackson attended this church in 1838; James Polk was inaugurated governor here in 1839. The church was designed by William Strickland, the same architect who designed the State Capitol building.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1851
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 3:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
The Downtown Presbyterian Church
154 Fifth Avenue
Nashville, TN USA
37219
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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