Near Latrobe in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Parsonage
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 19, 2024
1. Parsonage Marker
Inscription.
Parsonage. . Near this spot the Unity Presbyterian Congregation erected a two story brick parsonage, which faced southeast, with a view of the distant ridge. As part of the minister's compensation, he was given the use of the house, a stable, and a parcel of land for light farming. The home appears on an 1857 atlas, therefore it was built some time before that date during the pastorate of Noah Halleck Gillette (1848-1868). Three of Reverend Gillette's successors lived here: Daniel W. Townsend (1869-1901), William Funk (1902-1907) and Henry Snyder (1916-1920). The house was abandoned in 1920 when the Unity Presbyterian Church congregation dissolved. It was demolished in 1931.
Near this spot the Unity Presbyterian Congregation erected a two story brick parsonage, which faced southeast, with a view of the distant ridge. As part of the minister's compensation, he was given the use of the house, a stable, and a parcel of land for light farming. The home appears on an 1857 atlas, therefore it was built some time before that date during the pastorate of Noah Halleck Gillette (1848-1868). Three of Reverend Gillette's successors lived here: Daniel W. Townsend (1869-1901), William Funk (1902-1907) and Henry Snyder (1916-1920). The house was abandoned in 1920 when the Unity Presbyterian Church congregation dissolved. It was demolished in 1931.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 40° 18.56′ N, 79° 25.122′ W. Marker is near Latrobe, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Chapel Lane and McCullough Road. Marker is located at Unity Cemetery, in Section P. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 Chapel Ln, Latrobe PA 15650, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
