First Presbyterian Church (Glasgow, Kentucky)

The First Presbyterian Church in Glasgow, Kentucky is a historic church at Washington and Broadway which was built in 1853. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

First Presbyterian Church
Front and western side of the church
First Presbyterian Church (Glasgow, Kentucky) is located in Kentucky
First Presbyterian Church (Glasgow, Kentucky)
First Presbyterian Church (Glasgow, Kentucky) is located in the United States
First Presbyterian Church (Glasgow, Kentucky)
LocationWashington and Broadway, Glasgow, Kentucky
Coordinates36°59′39″N 85°54′40″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1853
Architectural styleGothic Revival
MPSBarren County MRA
NRHP reference No.83002532[1]
Added to NRHPMay 20, 1983

The First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1803. Its 1853 brick building, at the original site for the church, is the oldest church building in Glasgow, and one of few Gothic Revival-style structures. It has pilasters, Gothic arches, a wood bell tower, and common bond brickwork.[2]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Jayne C. Henderson (Fall 1981). "Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory: First Presbyterian Church". National Park Service. Retrieved December 17, 2017. With two photos from 1981.

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