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First Presbyterian Church
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 oforganization.
ALABAMA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 1968
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Sponsored by the church, this Alabama Historical Association marker (small version) stands on the northwest comer of Gates Avenue and Lincoln Street in Huntsville, Alabama. The marker was dedicated on June 16, 1968. Additional information regarding the First Presbyterian Church can be found in References 3, 5, 10, 25, 35, 36, 50, 73, 81, 85, 87, and 95.
