First Presbyterian Church (Trenton, New Jersey) facts for kids
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First Presbyterian Church
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First Presbyterian Church in 2020
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 Location in Mercer County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Location | 120 E. State St. Trenton, New Jersey |
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| Built | 1839/1712 |
| Architect | Horatio Nelson Hotchkiss; Hotchkiss & Thompson |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 05000967 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 09, 2005 |
First Presbyterian Church is a historic church located at 120 East State Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. The church's first congregation got together in 1712 and their first church was built in 1726. The church building and churchyard cemetery were added to the National Register of Historic Places for their significance in architecture, politics, religion, and social history on September 9, 2005.
History and description
The current church was built in 1839 and is the third one at this site. It was designed by architect Horatio Nelson Hotchkiss with Greek Revival style and features two Ionic columns. It has a 120-foot (37 m) high octagonal steeple. Cemetery plots are located to the east and west of the building.
Former pastors
- David Cowell, 1732–1760
- James Waddel Alexander, 1829–1832
- John William Yeomans, 1834–1841
- Henry Collin Minton, 1891–1902
Notable interments
Colonel Johann Rall, commander of the Hessian troops during the Battle of Trenton, was buried in an unidentified grave in the churchyard of this church, with an inscription dedicated to his memory.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Mercer County, New Jersey
- List of Presbyterian churches in the United States
