First Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee
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| First Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee | |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location: | Tallahassee, Florida |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1839 |
| Architectural style(s): | Greek revival |
| Added to NRHP: | September 9, 1974 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 74000649 |
| Governing body: | Private |
For other First Presbyterian Churches, see First Presbyterian Church.
First Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee is a historic church in Tallahassee, Florida. It is located at 102 North Adams Street. The congregation was first organized on November 4, 1832 and the church building was completed in 1839 making it the oldest church in Tallahassee.[1] On September 9, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[2]
The building was designed to serve as a sanctuary for women and children during Indian attacks. Rifle slots are built into the foundation but are not visible from outside.[1]
[edit] References and external links
- ^ a b An Historical Sketch Of the Sanctuary. First Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
- ^ Leon County, Florida Listings. National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
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