Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 20, 2025

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. To your right stood a frame church built by First Presbyterian Church. The first service was held Nov. 2, 1878 and was their house of worship until 1905, when it was purchased by Christ Lutheran Church. The Lutherans worshipped here until 1926. It was then used for commercial purposes until 1948 when it was raised.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1878.

Location. 35° 43.845′ N, 81° 20.291′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. It is at the intersection of 1st Avenue Southwest and South Center Street, on the right when traveling west on 1st Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 1st Ave SW, Hickory NC 28602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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

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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: Frame Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hartzell Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Hickory (about 500 feet away); Old Hickory Tavern (about 600 feet away); Hickory Tavern (about 700 feet away); Union Square (about 800 feet away); Business District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Weidner Robinson (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.

First Presbyterian Church Marker at Bella Age Senior Complex image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 20, 2025

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker at Bella Age Senior Complex

Wide view First Presbyterian Church Marker at 1st Avenue SW and South Center Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 20, 2025

3. Wide view First Presbyterian Church Marker at 1st Avenue SW and South Center Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.