Near Curwensville in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The First Church in Clearfield County
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 4, 2017
1. The First Church in Clearfield County Marker
Mounted to a stone in McClure Cemetery
The first church in Clearfield County was erected here.
1823
The Pike Presbyterian congregation was organized.
1843
The congregation removed to Curwensville and was known thereafter as the Curwensville Presbyterian Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 40° 57.363′ N, 78° 32.608′ W. Marker is near Curwensville, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County. Marker can be reached from McClure Cemetery Road, 0.3 miles north of Lumber City Highway (Pennsylvania Route 969). Located in McClure Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Curwensville PA 16833, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McClure Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Curwensville Dam (approx. 1.2 miles away); Arnold N. Nawrocki (approx. 1.6 miles away); Doughboy Monument (approx. 1.7 miles away); Trout Water (approx. 1.7 miles away); 2004 Bicentennial Raft (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hogback (Porter's) Bridge (approx. 3 miles away); Grampian (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Curwensville.
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 4, 2017
2. The First Church in Clearfield County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
