Maitland in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Presbyterian Church

Maitland

Photographed By Julie Szabo, April 2, 2008

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized in 1882 by ten Presbyterian settlers under the direction of the Rev. W.G.F. Wallace when Maitland was a pioneer hamlet. The church building was constructed in 1883, and it is one of the oldest churches still in use in this area. The church is a typical example of the pioneer ecclesiastical architecture of its period.

Erected 1961 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-49.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 28° 37.788′ N, 81° 21.824′ W. Marker is in Maitland, Florida, in Orange County. Marker is on N. Orlando Avenue (U.S. 17 & 92) 0.2 miles north of E George Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 341 North Orlando Avenue, Maitland FL 32751, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lake Lily Drive (approx. half a mile away); Railroading in Maitland (approx. 0.6 miles away); Black Bear Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); William H. Waterhouse Residence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Carpentry Shop Museum (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Maitland / Maitland / Lake Maitland

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Lake Lily (approx. 0.7 miles away); Church of the Good Shepherd (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maitland.

Photographed By Diane Murphy, March 26, 2024

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Photographed By Diane Murphy, March 26, 2024

3. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,689 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 29, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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