First Presbyterian Church

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

[unknown]

Street Address:

200 W Washington St

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Site Number:

0809

Control Number:

U/45/0809

Date Surveyed:

November 14 2002

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1883

Alteration Date:

1911;1928 – 1929

Historic Use:

Religion

Current Use:

Religion

Historic Core Shape:

Irregular

Construction Method:

masonry

Exterior Walls Materials:

Stucco

Foundation Materials:

Brick

Roof Shape:

gable, end to front

National Register Determination:

not eligible

Signficant Architectural Features:

Gothic Church

Alterations:

Addition and remodeling by Frank H. & Joseph G. Cunningham (1911); Sunday School Building and remodeling of main building by Herbert Levi Cain (1928-29)

Historical Information:

Congregation organized in 1848 and erected their first church building in 1851, which was torn down in 1882. Approximately 225 members oversaw the completion of a new building in 1883. This structure, which still stands, was enlarged in 1911. Another building was added in 1928 and enlarged in 1958. An education wing and gym were built in 1971. To accommodate the growing congregation a 1,400-seat sanctuary was constructed 1986-87.

Source of Historical Information:

Wells and Dalton; www.fpcgvl.org

Quadrangle Name:

Greenville

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