First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth (Old First of Elizabeth) is a historic church at 14–44 Broad Street in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey.[2][3]
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth | |
 The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth in fall 2011 | |
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| Location | 14–44 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 40°39′45″N 74°12′56″W |
| Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
| Built | 1783 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000914[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 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 James Odgen was returned to the congregation.[5]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- http://www.fpcenj.org/FPCENJ/History.html
- http://snyderfoundation.com/page.php?id=19
- 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
- Khavine, Richard (February 12, 2013). "'Priceless' 17th century Bible comes home to Elizabeth". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2013-02-12.
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