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Paxton Presbyterian Church
FormatPostcard
Description2 pages
LanguageEnglish
City, StateHarrisburg, PA
DenominationPresbyterian Church
SubjectFine Arts
NotesCongregation formed around 1720, and organized 1732. This building erected 1740 is the oldest Presbyterian church in continuous use in Pennsylvania. An historic spot closely identified with early Colonial history and the American Revolution. Chapel erected in 1905, enlarged 1923. Marker shows location of early log church.
CollectionJames R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards
ContributorPrinceton Theological Seminary
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