Perryopolis in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Christian Church
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 3, 2022
1. First Christian Church Marker
The Christian Church of Perryopolis was started in 1874-1875 by the itinerant preaching of a Rev. Benedict. Baptism services were conducted in the Youghiogheny River near Layton, and services were held in the public school building until the school board refused the use of the building. This building was dedicated on May 9, 1886.
Erected by Perryopolis Area Historical Society. (Marker Number 11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1886.
Location. 40° 5.228′ N, 79° 44.979′ W. Marker is in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of Independence Street and Circle Street, on the right when traveling west on Independence Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 Independence Street, Perryopolis PA 15473, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Blacksmith Shop & Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans of Foreign Wars (approx. 0.2 miles away); Perryopolis United Methodist Church
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 3, 2022
2. First Christian Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
