Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
1. Presbyterian Church Marker
Organized under Louisville Presbytery, Synod of Kentucky, January 1819 by Rev. John Finley Crowe who later founded Hanover College. Early Church services were held in homes and in State Capitol prior to building first church 1826. Original church stood on South Capitol Ave. where present E. U. B. Church stands. This original church used as a Confederate Hospital following the Battle of Corydon, July 9, 1863. Congregation moved to new location and present church erected 1906. Oldest continuous church organization in Corydon.Erected 1965 by In Memory of Judge and Mrs Clyde R. Lottick. (Marker Number 31.1965.4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 38° 12.739′ N, 86° 7.523′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of East Walnut Street and North Elm Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Governor's Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Corydon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Liar's Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); John Shields (within shouting distance of this marker); Corydon Convention Of Freemasons (within shouting distance of this marker); Stately Beginnings (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor Of The Men from Harrison County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
2. Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
3. Presbyterian Church - - - Front View
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,291 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
