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First Presbyterian Church

 
 
First Presbyterian Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2024
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
Original Site
First Presbyterian
Church

1829

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
 
Location. 38° 1.873′ N, 78° 28.824′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in Downtown Mall. It is at the intersection of East Market Street (U.S. 250) and 2nd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east on East Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 E Market St, Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Swanson v. University of Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Catholic Church of the Holy Comforter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); Together We Grow (about 600 feet away); Paul Goodloe McIntire (about 600 feet away); Jefferson Street Buildings (about 600 feet away); Sales of Enslaved People in Court Square (about 600 feet away); Stone Tavern and Central Hotel (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. Charlottesville (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Robert Edward Lee
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(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Greater Downtown (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
 
First Presbyterian Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2024
2. First Presbyterian Church Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jun. 18, 2026