North East in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The First Presbyterian Church of North East
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 20, 2026
1. The First Presbyterian Church of North East Marker
The First Presbyterian Church of North East
A jewel in an early community
1822 to 1861
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 42° 12.977′ N, 79° 50.111′ W. Marker is in North East, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is on West Main Street (U.S. 20) west of North Lake Street (Pennsylvania Route 89), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in Gibson Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 West Main Street, North East PA 16428, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania and in Greater Erie. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, in the Mid-Atlantic, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: North-East Boro (within shouting distance of this marker); North East (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Erected to the Memory of the Defenders of Our Country and Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); North East Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Shawn Giles (within shouting distance of this marker); 7 West Main (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North East.
Regarding The First Presbyterian Church of North East. The church was founded in 1801. This marker represents the location of the second church building.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 20, 2026
2. The First Presbyterian Church of North East Marker
The marker is located in front of the fountain pool.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 20, 2026
3. Present Church - Opened 1861
Located across from the park and marker at 25 West Main Street.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 20, 2026
4. Plaque at Church Front Door
Founded 1801
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
