Poplar Bluff in Butler County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First Presbyterian Church USA

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010

1. First Presbyterian Church USA Marker

Inscription. A church building occupied by First Presbyterian Church has stood at this northwest corner of Main and Oak Streets since 1884, the longest period of time one denomination has occupied one site in Poplar Bluff's history. Founded in 1879, first church built in 1884. Remodeled in 1900; destroyed by fire, 1925. Rebuilt in 1929, education building added in 1967.

Erected by The C.W. Knuckles family (in memory of C.W. Knuckles and daughter, Marta).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 36° 45.477′ N, 90° 23.555′ W. Marker is in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, in Butler County. It is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poplar Bluff MO 63901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri Bootheel.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor

and in the Corn Belt.

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,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Brick Streets (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Billie Gene Kanell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Poplar Bluff (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Poplar Bluff (about 700 feet away); Poplar Bluff Historic Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Original Town Poplar Bluff (approx. 0.4 miles away).

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Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker

First Presbyterian Church of Poplar Bluff image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010

3. First Presbyterian Church of Poplar Bluff

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,270 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.