First Presbyterian Church - Cairo, Illinois
Posted by: BruceS
N 37° 00.251 W 089° 10.470
16S E 306519 N 4097546
Historic Presbyterian Church in Cairo, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM6BN5
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2009
Views: 1
The First Presbyterian Church in Cairo was founded 1852. The first church was built beginning in 1855 at 8th and Walnut Street. By 1892, the congregation had outgrown it building and decided to build a new building, this time further to the north as the congregation was more located on the north side of the town. The current church building was constructed beginning in 1893 and completed in 1894.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1893
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian
Street address of Church: 1708 Washington Ave Cairo, Illinois United States 62914
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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