First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth

First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth in fall 2011
Location 14--44 Broad St., Elizabeth, New Jersey
Coordinates 40°39′45″N 74°12′56″W / 40.66250°N 74.21556°W / 40.66250; -74.21556Coordinates: 40°39′45″N 74°12′56″W / 40.66250°N 74.21556°W / 40.66250; -74.21556
Area 3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Built 1783
Architectural style Gothic Revival
NRHP reference # 77000914[1]
Added to NRHP May 06, 1977

First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth (Old First of Elizabeth) is a historic church at 14-44 Broad Street in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, United States.[2][3]

It was built in 1783 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

In 2013, a Bible dating from 1699 belonging to founder James Odgen was returned to the congregation.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ http://www.fpcenj.org/FPCENJ/History.html
  3. ↑ http://snyderfoundation.com/page.php?id=19
  4. ↑ Khavine, Richard (February 12, 2013). "'Priceless' 17th century Bible comes home to Elizabeth". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2013-02-12.


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