Centennial of Presbyterian Church Formation in Canada
The centennial of the formation of the Presbyterian Church in Canada in 1875;
The ministry of the Rev. Daniel Cock (1771-1805) of Greenock, Scotland, and the Rev. David Smith (1771-1795) of St. Andrew's, Scotland;
The erection of the first two Presbyterian churches in Canada, at Glenholm in 1771, and in Truro in 1772;
The formation in Truro of the first Presbytery in Canada in 1786, and the first Bible Society in British North America.
This plaque is placed here through the cooperation of the Province of Nova Scotia, the Town of Truro, the Synod of the Atlantic Provinces of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and the Kirk Session of St. James Presbyterian Church, Truro.
Erected 1975 by Province of Nova Scotia, the Town of Truro, the Synod of the Atlantic Provinces of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and the Kirk Session of St. James Presbyterian Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 45° 21.907′ N, 63° 16.751′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is on Nova Scotia’s Glooscap Trail. It is also in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Presbyterian/United Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Provincial Normal College (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Truro Post Office / Le Bureau de Poste de Truro (about 90 meters away); War Memorial (about 120 meters away); First Landing (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Isgonish-French River Portage (approx. 10.7 kilometers
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Lumber Jack, circa 1900 (was about 180 meters away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Presbyterian and Reformed Churches. The Canadian Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on September 11, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The Presbyterian Church in Canada Archives. Website homepage (Submitted on September 11, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
