First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth facts for kids
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First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
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The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth in fall 2011
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 Location in Union County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Location | 14–44 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey |
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| Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
| Built | 1783 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000914 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 6, 1977 |
The Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth is a very old and important church. It is located at 14–44 Broad Street in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey. This church is also known as Old First of Elizabeth.
The church building was finished in 1783. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1977. This means it is recognized as a special historic place in the United States. It is important for its beautiful old building style and its long history as a place of worship.
A Long History
The land where the church stands has been used since 1687. This is where the church's graveyard is located. There are more than two thousand graves there. Many of these graves belong to people from the American Revolutionary War. This was a time when America fought for its independence. One famous person buried there is Reverend James Caldwell. He was a brave leader during the war.
In 2013, a very old Bible was returned to the church. This Bible was from 1699. It belonged to John Ogden (colonist), who was one of the church's founders.
In 2019, the First Presbyterian Church joined together with another church. This was the Siloam Hope Presbyterian Church. After they joined, they became the Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church. The church still meets at its original location on Broad Street.
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