Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The First Presbyterian Church
The origin of this church is 1750 when St. Paul's Church was established under the jurisdiction of the Church of England. In 1804 Christ Church was incorporated at St. Pauls's as a Presbyterian congregation. Subsequently, the name was changed to the First Presbyterian Church.
Lord's Day Services
(Hours)
[Upper Marker]:
Pennsylvania Men
28th Division
Camp Hancock
1918
Erected by First Presbyterian Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 33° 28.264′ N, 81° 57.855′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. Marker is on Telfair Street. Between 6th & 7th Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 646 Telfair Street, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The First Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eve (about 400 feet away); Old Medical College (about 400 feet away); Joseph R. Lamar, Associate Justice (about 400 feet away); Medical College Building (about 500 feet away); Paul Fitzsimmons Eve (about 500 feet away); Emily Tubman Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Regarding The First Presbyterian Church. National Register of Historic Places:
First Presbyterian Church of Augusta ** (added 1997 - Building - #97000100)
Also known as Christ Church
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Mills, Robert
Architectural Style: Romanesque
Area of Significance: Architecture, Social History, Religion
Period of Significance: 1800-1824, 1825-1849, 1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Religion
Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
Current Function: Religion
Also see . . .
1. First Presbyterian Church of Augusta: Boyhood Church of a President. Explore Southern History website entry:
Not far from the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, the congregation still meets in its original sanctuary. (Submitted on January 21, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Presbyterian Church. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on October 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,320 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 1, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.