First Presbyterian Church - Florence, CO - Colorado Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The Plaque reads:

The First Presbyterian Church
Constructed in 1896

Construction funds were raised among the townspeople and soon there were 42 charter members. The cornerstone was laid on February 11, 1896. This house of worship was completed for just under $6000. The pews are the seats secured from the Old Opera House. The church was dedicated January 17, 1897. The windows were donated and made throughout the history of the church as memorials to active pastors and members. Pastor C.C. Warner presented the Church with a bell in 1898, which hangs in the belfry. The congregation increased rapidly having 203 members and 260 in Sunday School by 1901.

In the fall of 1916, a manse immediately to the south of the church (113 N. Santa Fe Avenue) was purchased. In 1919 a $3600.00 Kimball Pipe Organ was acquired utilizing a donation from Kate Stock. It was it the first pipe organ in Florence.

In 1950, the McCormack Apts. (Rock Island Hotel) across the street to the east and south were acquired by the Ladies Aid Society for a fellowship hall, Sunday School classrooms, a dining hall and church pastors. The church closed on Easter, 2003, the fellowship hall became the Gathering Place for community activities.

Construction funds were raised among the
townspeople and soon there were 42 charter
members. The Cornerstone was laid on February
11, 1896. This house of worship was completed
for just under $6000. The pews are the seats
secured from the old Opera House. The church
was dedicated January 17, 1897. The windows
were donated and made throughout the history
of the church as memorials to active Pastors and
members. Pastor C.C. Warner presented the
church with a bell in 1898, which hangs in the
belfry. The congregation increased rapidly having
203 members and 260 in Sunday school by 1901.
In the fall of 1916. immediately to the
south of the church(113 N. Santa Fe Avenue)
was purchased. In 1919 a $3600.00 Kimball
Pipe Organ was aquired utilizing a donation
from Kate Stock. It was it the first Pipe Organ in
Florence.
In 1950, the McCormack Apts. (Rock Island
Hotel) across the street to the east and south
were acquired by the Ladies Aid Society for
a fellowship hall, Sunday school classrooms,
a dining hall and church pastors. The church
closed on Easter, 2003, the fellowship hall be-
came the gathering place for community activites.


Address:
110 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Florence, CO 81226

Group or Groups Responsible for Placement: City of Florence County or City: Florence Date Dedicated: Not listed Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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