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A History of First Presbyterian

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22813
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Abstract:
Greenville was a mission point for Presbyterians as early as 1877. Rev. J.R.H. Summerell began holding Presbyterian services in the Methodist and Baptist churches and Opera House. The First Presbyterian Church was founded on May 11, 1891 with seven charter members. The first Presbyterian Church building was built on Dickinson Ave. in 1895 and was dedicated in 1897, when all debts were paid off. However, this congregation outgrew the first location so a large new brick church was constructed on Pitt and Fifth streets in 1927. After years of continual growth, this church was too small, and in 1961, construction began on the church located on Fourteenth and Elm streets.