MHM Kildonan Presbyterian Church
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PeterNoG
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This Manitoba Historical Marker (MHM) is located at the Kildonan Presbyterian Church on John Black Road in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMBJE1
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 05/26/2011
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This "Old Church" is only used during the summertime on special occasions since it is not heated and does not have a water supply.
The congregation built at new church immediately north of the cemetery at 2373 Main St which opened in 1988.
Marker Name: Kildonan Presbyterian Church
Agency: The Historic Sites Advisory Board of Manitoba
Languages: English
Location:
John Black Road just east of Main St.
Marker Text:
In 1854 this, the first Presbyterian Church in western Canada, was completed. It was erected under the direction of the Reverend John Black, first resident Presbyterian minister. Black came to Kildonan in 1851, 37 years after the arrival of the first Presbyterian settlers from Scotland. Prior to this event the settlers attended Church of England services.
Website: [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: [Web Link]
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