Lexington in Davidson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Reformed Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

1. First Reformed Church Marker

Inscription.
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1928

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 35° 49.413′ N, 80° 15.109′ W. Marker is in Lexington, North Carolina, in Davidson County. Marker is on North Salisbury Street north of East Center Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 E Center St, Lexington NC 27292, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Stephen United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert F. Sink (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Davidson County World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Davidson County Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away); City of Lexington (about 500 feet away); Daniel Boone and Gen. Nathanael Greene (about 500 feet away); Captain Benjamin Merrill (about 500 feet away); Old Davidson County Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

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Excerpts from the National Register nomination:

First Reformed Church is the most architecturally ambitious church built in Davidson County in the 1920s. Designed by High Point architect Herbert B. Hunter, it is a monumental Gothic Revival brick building erected in the center of Lexington in 1927-1928. …

In addition, First Reformed Church stands today as the best physical reminder of the important role of the Reverend Jacob Calvin Leonard (1867-1943) in the denominational development of the Reformed Church in Davidson County, an area of strong Germanic heritage. Leonard established First Reformed Church and served as its pastor for its first thirty-eight years, at the same time organizing and serving as pastor of other Reformed churches in the county. Leonard's denominational work went well beyond the boundaries of Davidson County. From 1923 through 1926 he held his denomination's highest elected position, that of president of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States.

Also see . . .
1. First Reformed Church (PDF). National Register nomination for the church, which was listed in 2000. (Prepared by Laura A. W. Phillips; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on January 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Our History

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

2. First Reformed Church Marker

Marker is at a side entrance to the church.

. First Reformed United Church of Christ traces its Reformed roots to the early 1700s in Germany and Switzerland. (First Reformed United Church of Christ) (Submitted on January 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

First Reformed United Church of Christ image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

3. First Reformed United Church of Christ

Front view of the church, as seen from East Center Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.