Old Town Peoria in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

First Presbyterian Church of Peoria

1899

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 4, 2010

1. First Presbyterian Church of Peoria Marker

Inscription. Pioneers from Peoria, Illinois, settled here in 1886. Others followed, and on April 10, 1892 the Peoria First Presbyterian congregation was chartered. In 1899 parishioners erected this red-brick Gothic Revival church, with arched stained geometric glass windows. It has been in continuous ministry since that time. In 1921 an annex was added and the original entrance moved. Later, the interior wainscoting was painted, kerosene lamps removed, and the windows and pews redesigned and crafted by members.

Erected 1992 by Peoria Historical Society and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1900.

Location. 33° 34.687′ N, 112° 14.265′ W. Marker is in Peoria, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Old Town Peoria. It is on North 83rd Avenue south of West Madison Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peoria AZ 85345, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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Arizona’s Sonoran Desert,

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

and in the Tohono O’odham Nation.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Gadsden Purchase,

and Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Peoria Central School (within shouting distance of this marker); GFWC Peoria Woman's Club (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stable / Granary (approx. 2.8 miles away); Corrals and Tack House (approx. 2.8 miles away); Blacksmith and Machine Shop (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Barnyard (approx. 2.8 miles away); Dairy Barn (approx. 2.8 miles away); Well House (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peoria.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 4, 2010

2. First Presbyterian Church of Peoria Marker

First Presbyterian Church of Peoria image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 4, 2010

3. First Presbyterian Church of Peoria

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,472 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.