Washington Presbyterian Church

Washington Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 206 E. Robert Toombs Avenue in Washington, Georgia. The church was founded in 1790, with the building constructed in 1825. It was added to the National Register in 1972.

Washington Presbyterian Church
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Washington Presbyterian Church is located in Georgia
Washington Presbyterian Church
Washington Presbyterian Church is located in the United States
Washington Presbyterian Church
Location206 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington, Georgia
Coordinates33°44′8″N 82°44′10″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1890 (1890)
Architectural styleNew England Wren-Gibbs
NRHP reference No.72000412[1]
Added to NRHPApril 11, 1972

According to a Georgia state historical marker at the site the church was organized in 1790 as part of the Presbytery of South Carolina. The Rev. John Springer was the first pastor. The South Carolina and Georgia Synod met in Washington in 1821 and organized the Georgia Presbytery. In 1826 the Synod met in the new church building. Pastors have included the Revends Alexander H. Webster, the S. J. Cassels, Francis R. Goulding, John Brown, H. W. Petrie, Nathan Hoyt, J. K. S. Axson]], and Thomas Dunwoody. Church members have included Alexander H. Stephens and Duncan G. Campbell.[2]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Washington Presbyterian Church". Washington, Georgia Historical Markers. Retrieved May 14, 2015.


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