Founded in 1716
The first building on this site, a log structure, was erected about 1716. Regular pastorate was established in 1726. The present stone building was erected in 1740 and was restored in 1931. It is the oldest Presbyterian Church building in continuous use in Pennsylvania. The church site was deeded by heirs of Wm Penn in 1744. Deed copies exhibited in the old church building.HM Number | HM44U |
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Year Placed | 1935 |
Placed By | Paxton Church Historical Society |
Marker Condition | No reports yet |
Date Added | Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 10:42pm PDT -07:00 |
UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 344273 N 4458558 |
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Decimal Degrees | 40.26301667, -76.83135000 |
Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 15.781', W 76° 49.881' |
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 15' 46.86" N, 76° 49' 52.86" W |
Driving Directions | Google Maps |
Area Code(s) | 717 |
Closest Postal Address | At or near 401-579 N Paxtang Ave, Paxtang PA 17111, US |
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