Buffalo in Cass County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First Presbyterian Church

— Buffalo Historical Tour —

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2025

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. The First Presbyterian Church of New Buffalo, Dakota Territory, was organized in 1880 and built their first church in 1886. A new church was built on this same site in 1928. Tudor style building was designed by architect William Kurke, who also atributed to the design of the ND state capitol building in Bismarck.

Erected by City of Buffalo Historic Preservation Commission, U.S. Dept of the Interior, National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 46° 55.29′ N, 97° 32.982′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, North Dakota, in Cass County. It is at the intersection of Bush Avenue North and Third Street North, on the right when traveling south on Bush Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Bush Avenue N, Buffalo ND 58011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Red River Valley

and in Greater Fargo Area.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

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and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: More House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Thomas Church, Grotto and Crucifix Shrine (within shouting distance of this marker); 1916 Buffalo High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Stone Church (about 400 feet away); Calgary Episcopal Church Rectory (about 400 feet away); Peterson House (about 500 feet away); Bateman Drugstore (about 600 feet away); Quirk Lumber Office (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.

Full view of First Presbyterian Church. Marker is next to the church sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2025

2. Full view of First Presbyterian Church. Marker is next to the church sign

Plaque commemorating initial First Presbyterian Church building: 1886-1928 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2025

3. Plaque commemorating initial First Presbyterian Church building: 1886-1928

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.