Presbyterian Church (Bellevue, Nebraska)

Presbyterian Church
Location 2002 Franklin St., Bellevue, Nebraska
Coordinates 41°8′22″N 95°53′37″W / 41.13944°N 95.89361°W / 41.13944; -95.89361Coordinates: 41°8′22″N 95°53′37″W / 41.13944°N 95.89361°W / 41.13944; -95.89361
Area 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built c.1856-58
Built by Reed,D.E.
Architectural style Greek Revival, Italianate
NRHP reference # 70000377[1]
Added to NRHP October 15, 1970

Presbyterian Church is a church at 2002 Franklin Street in Bellevue, Nebraska that was built c.1856-58, and has been believed to be the oldest surviving building in Nebraska that was built to hold religious services. It is also believed to be one of few surviving buildings in Nebraska that show original Greek Revival architectural influence.[2]

The congregation of the church was founded in 1859, and, in 1970, was believed to be the oldest church congregation in the state.[2]

The church was added to the National Register in 1970.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 John Q. Magie (July 10, 1970). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Presbyterian Church". National Park Service. and accompanying photos


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