First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth

Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth (Old First of Elizabeth and formerly known as the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth) is a historic church at 14–44 Broad Street in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, United States.[2][3]

First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth in fall 2011
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth is located in Union County, New Jersey
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth is located in New Jersey
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth is located in the United States
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
Location14–44 Broad Street
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Coordinates40°39′45″N 74°12′56″W
Area3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Built1783 (1783)
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.77000914[1]
Added to NRHPMay 6, 1977

It was built in 1783 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 for its significance in architecture.[4]

The churchyard dates from 1687 and has over two thousand graves, many from the American Revolutionary War, including the Reverend James Caldwell.[4]

In 2013, a Bible dating from 1699 belonging to founder John Ogden (colonist) was returned to the congregation.[5]

In 2019, the First Presbyterian Church merged with the Siloam Hope Presbyterian Church, becoming the Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church. The newly merged congregation would remain at its original Broad Street location.[6][7]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. http://www.fpcenj.org/FPCENJ/History.html
  3. http://snyderfoundation.com/page.php?id=19
  4. Wallace, Raymond; Kostrub, Nanci (1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth/"Old First" of Elizabeth". National Park Service. Retrieved November 9, 2018. With accompanying six photos from 1936 and 1976
  5. Khavine, Richard (February 12, 2013). "'Priceless' 17th century Bible comes home to Elizabeth". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  6. "Welcome. Love. Service. Community".
  7. "A merged congregation bonds over a project to honor the freed and enslaved Africans buried in its cemetery".

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