Near Hookstown in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaver County Pennsylvania
American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 30, 2014
1. Site of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaver County Pennsylvania Marker
Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the American Presbyterian and Reformed Historic Sites, and the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1799.
Location. 40° 34.314′ N, 80° 28.797′ W. Marker is near Hookstown, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is on Old Mill Creek Church Road, 0.3 miles east of Pennsylvania Route 168, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hookstown PA 15050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mill Creek (approx. 1½ miles away); Site of Early Methodist Church (approx. 2 miles away); Swearingen Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away); David Littell House (approx. 4.1 miles away); Midland Education (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Penna - Virginia Boundary
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Regarding Site of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaver County Pennsylvania. Mill Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery is one of 445 American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Sites registered between 1973 and 2003 by the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS), headquartered in Philadelphia. Approved sites received a metal plaque featuring John Calvin’s seal and the site’s registry number (PHS marker located below historical marker).
The following text is taken from the Presbyterian Historical Society website:
Mill Creek Cemetery is the site of the first three church structures of the Mill Creek Presbyterian Church organized in 1784, the oldest religious institution in Beaver County. In 1799, Rev. George M. Scott became the first regular pastor. One of Dr. John McMillan's last services was held at Mill Creek in 1833. The first church building was a log cabin without doors or windows as a protection against Indian attacks. This structure is depicted in the artist's conception presented above. It
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 30, 2014
2. Site of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaver County Pennsylvania Marker
Also see . . .
1. The Presbyterian Historical Society of America. Providing historical services to congregations, the national offices of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and researchers, including publications and records. (Submitted on January 18, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Rev George Scott at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on April 1, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 13, 2012
3. American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
No. 14
Registered by The Presbyterian Historical Society
Philadelphia, PA.
Registered by The Presbyterian Historical Society
Philadelphia, PA.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 922 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on August 23, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 13, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
