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A History of Us: First Presbyterian Church of Owensboro, Kentucky |
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In November 1844 six Presbyterians formed First Presbyterian Church in Owensboro. It is, therefore, the fourth oldest congregation still gathering in this, the third largest city in Owensboro.
The influx of Scottish businessmen and their families, most of them associated with the tobacco trade, brought growth to the church, which met first in homes, then in the courthouse. The first church-building was erected at 100 W. Third Street and continued to serve the needs of the growing congregation until a new building was constructed at Seventh and Frederica streets in 1890. The face of the first church can still be seen today; it is the front of the National City Bank locaed at 100 W. Third Street.
In 1868 several members joined another assembly of the Presbyterian Church and built their own building at Fourth and Crittenden streets in 1870. Then, in 1948, the two church rejoined and began meeting at the Fourth Street location. This church then became known as the First Presbyterian Church, a member-congregation of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, a former denomination affiliated with the Southern branch of Presbyterianism. Now, the Brescia University Science building occupies the lot that was home to the First Presbyterian Church at Seventh and Frederica.
Due to the growth of the Christian education programs, the church outgrew the space allotted and a new construction was begun in 1951 on a parcel of land at Griffith Avenue and Clinton Place W that had been given to the congregation.
On September 19, 1954, the building at 1328 Griffith Avenue was dedicated to the glory of God and in service to the gospel of Jesus Christ in this community. First Presbyterian Church - the gathering of the faithful members that make up the church in this place - continue to gather in that beautiful building to this day.
You are invited to join us!
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