Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

1. Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. 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 west on East Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Governor's Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Blaine H. Wiseman Visitors Center

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Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

2. Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Church - - - Front View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

3. Presbyterian Church - - - Front View

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

4. Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Church Cornerstone Side 1 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

5. Presbyterian Church Cornerstone Side 1

Presbyterian Church Cornerstone Side 2 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

6. Presbyterian Church Cornerstone Side 2

Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.