Downtown in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Central Presbyterian Church
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2014
1. Central Presbyterian Church NRHP Marker
Register of Historic Places as a
National Historic Landmark
by the United States Department of Interior
Heritage Preservation Service
Founded February 21, 1852
First Pastor Rev. John G. Riheldaffer
Cornerstone Laid October 3, 1889
Architect Warren H. Hayes
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1868.
Location. 44° 56.983′ N, 93° 5.782′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Cedar Street and Exchange Street, on the left when traveling south on Cedar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Cedar Street, Saint Paul MN 55101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Church of Saint Louis, King of France (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Minnesota's First Synagogue (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hamm's Bear (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Historical Events of the Korea War (approx. 0.3 miles away); Minnesota Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Women Veterans of Minnesota (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II Civilians Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); United States of America Medal of Honor (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.
Regarding Central Presbyterian Church. The church is on the National Register but is not a National Historic Landmark, which is a more restrictive official historical designation of the Department of the Interior.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2014
2. Central Presbyterian Church Entrance and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2014
3. Central Presbyterian Church
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2014
4. Central Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
