First Presbyterian Church (Ellicott City, Maryland)

First Presbyterian Church is a historic church in Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland adjacent to the Howard County Circuit Courthouse. The church is a cruciform shaped structure made of granite stone construction. The building was expanded and rebuilt after a basement collapse during construction in April 1894. The congregation relocated in 1960. Mrs. James A. Clark, Sr. purchased the church and donated it to the Howard County Historic Society.[1]

First Presbyterian Church
The building in 2020, now the Museum of Howard County History
Location8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, Maryland
Coordinates39°16′05″N 76°47′54″W
Built1842, 1892
ArchitectGeorge Archer (rebuild)
Architectural style(s)Gothic Revival
Location of First Presbyterian Church in Maryland

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References

  1. "HO-50" (PDF). Retrieved 27 November 2015.
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