Mahanoy City in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Congregational Church

1896

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 17, 2023

1. First Congregational Church Marker

Inscription.

On December 20, 1863, the congregation was organized with 111 members. Mr. Richard Kear deeded two lots to the congregation for one dollar and construction on the church began in 1865. In 1896, the church was razed and the present church was built by a local contractor, Thomas Koch, at a cost of $13,000. In 1925, the interior was remodeled and a pipe organ was installed[.]

Erected 2007 by Mahanoy Area Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1863.

Location. 40° 48.837′ N, 76° 8.07′ W. Marker is in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is at the intersection of Centre Street (Pennsylvania Route 54) and 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on Centre Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 East Centre Street, Mahanoy City PA 17948, 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. Kaier Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahanoy City High School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elks Lodge #695 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Victor Schertzinger

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(approx. half a mile away); Molly Maguire Historical Park (approx. half a mile away); War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1902 Anthracite Coal Strike (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mahanoy City.

First Congregational Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 17, 2023

2. First Congregational Church and Marker

First Congregational Church Name Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 17, 2023

3. First Congregational Church Name Stone

Originally Bethel Welsh Congregational Church

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.