First Presbyterian Church
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member muddawber
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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.

Marker Name: First Presbyterian Church

Marker Type: Urban

Addtional Information::
Building is of the Gothic-style of medieval Europe. It is now 189 years old.

Date Dedicated / Placed: 1968

Marker Number: Not listed
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