First Presbyterian Church - Port Gibson, MS
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linkys
N 31° 57.576 W 090° 58.927
15R E 690700 N 3537735
Marker in front of a church that has a most unusual steeple.
Waymark Code: WMCM5X
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2011
Views: 3
The sign reads:
"Port Gibson Historic Tour
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
609 Church. 1859-60 Romanesque Revival. This church with the hand pointing to heaven is the most famous building in Claiboorne County. The original hand of gilded wood was carved by young Daniel Foley."
The original hand was carved around the time the church was built. Unfortunately, being made of wood it deteriorated with time, and around 1901 the present hand replaced it. It was taken down in 1998, repaired and replated with gold.
Group that erected the marker: Unknown
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
609 Church Street
Port Gibson, MS USA
39130
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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