Naperville in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Presbyterian Church of Du Page
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
1. First Presbyterian Church of Du Page Marker
in old hickory school
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1833.
Location. 41° 42.944′ N, 88° 6.997′ W. Marker is in Naperville, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is at the intersection of Royce Road and Barkdoll Road, on the right when traveling east on Royce Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Naperville IL 60565, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The McDonald Farm (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bailey Hobson’s House (approx. 2˝ miles away); North View Elementary School (approx. 2.9 miles away); Revolutionary War Veteran (approx. 3.8 miles away); Fort Payne (approx. 4.1 miles away); Good Eating on Route 66 (approx. 4.1 miles away); Site of the First Frame House in DuPage County (approx. 4.2 miles away); Frontier Park Prairie Restoration (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Naperville.
Also see . . .
1. Our Story. The seed of First Presbyterian Church of DuPage (then known as DuPage Presbyterian Church) was planted on July 13, 1833 in a small hickory log schoolhouse. (First Presbyterian Church of DuPage) (Submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
this page online
2. An Historical Sketch of the First Presbyterian Church of DuPage… by James D. Bingle (PD). A history of the church written for its 125th anniversary in 1958. (Internet Archive) (Submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
2. First Presbyterian Church of Du Page Marker
It is set back about 25 feet from the road.
from An Historical Sketch of the First Presbyterian Church of DuPage Township… (Public Domain)
3. First Presbyterian Church of DuPage
The church's first permanent home (above) was constructed in 1852-53. It moved into its current home in Bolingbrook in 2004.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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