Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 9, 2024
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
The present church structure was built in 1893 at a cost of $15,500. It was constructed in the Gothic Revival style with Gothic gables located on each elevation and twin louvered lancet windows. Additions to the building were added in 1913 and 1951.
The congregation was organized in 1829 by The Rev. Asa Brooks who lies interred beneath the church. The Sower window in the front of the present building was given in memory of Rev. Brooks by the late Governor Brooks Fleming and family.
Erected by The Clarksburg History Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 39° 16.729′ N, 80° 20.266′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. West Main Street is a one-way street that only heads east at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 West Main Street, Clarksburg WV 26301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Palace Furniture Building (within shouting distance of this marker); John S. Carlile (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 9, 2024
2. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 9, 2024
3. First Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
