Corning in Steuben County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2015

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription.

Organized August 19, 1812, this structure, constructed of local stone in 1867, is the oldest church building in Corning.

Erected 1987 by City of Corning, FPC Session, and J. Baer B.S.A.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is August 19, 1812.

Location. 42° 8.508′ N, 77° 3.293′ W. Marker is in Corning, New York, in Steuben County. Marker is at the intersection of Pine Street and 1st Street, on the left when traveling south on Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 East 1st Street, Corning NY 14830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Courthouse Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rockwell Museum (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brown's Cigar Store (about 600 feet away); Concert Hall Block (about 600 feet away); Market Street Historic District (about 600 feet away); Galvin and Haines Insurance (about 700 feet away); City of Corning (about 700 feet away); Canfield Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corning.

Also see . . . Corning First Presbyterian Church

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First Presbyterian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2015

2. First Presbyterian Church and Marker

Marker is at extreme left of photo

First Presbyterian Church main doors image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 30, 2019

3. First Presbyterian Church main doors

Above the entry: First Presbyterian Church. Erected A.D. 1867

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 20, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.