Central City in Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2019
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Founded 1872 – Erected 1888
Erected 2009 by George Maris Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 33° 31.085′ N, 86° 48.361′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. It is in Central City. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South, on the right when traveling west on 4th Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2100 4th Ave N, Birmingham AL 35203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jefferson County Courthouse Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Concord Center (about 300 feet away); Title Building (about 400 feet away); Temple Wilson Tutwiler, II / Tutwiler Hotel (about 600 feet away); Clark Building (about 600 feet away); Dewberry Drugs and Phenix Insurance Company Buildings (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cathedral Church of the Advent
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Also see . . . A History of Service in Birmingham. Church website homepage:
Founded in 1858 as the Old School Presbyterian Church in a neighboring town, the original wooden sanctuary was moved to the church's present site in 1872 to become Birmingham's first church building. (First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham) (Submitted on February 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 11, 2023
2. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 11, 2023
3. First Presbyterian Church
As seen from across the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
