About Central Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 500 CEDAR STREET, SAINT PAUL MN, St Paul, MN, 55101. You can reach Central Presbyterian Church at +16512244728.
Central Presbyterian Church (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
Central Presbyterian Church is a church in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The congregation was founded in 1852 and built its first building in 1854, which was later enlarged during the 1870s. The rapidly growing congregation outgrew the building, so they built a new church building in 1889. The building, an example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where is Central Presbyterian Church located?
Central Presbyterian Church is located at 500 CEDAR STREET, SAINT PAUL MN, St Paul, MN, 55101. The building sits at coordinates 44.95076, -93.08757, placing it in St Paul, MN 55101.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Central Presbyterian Church
Presbyterians worship in the Reformed tradition — Word-centered, theologically rich, and dignified.
- Services last 60–75 minutes. Expect Scripture-heavy readings, a teaching sermon, congregational hymns, and prayer.
- Communion is typically monthly or quarterly, open to all who trust Christ.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Central Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Central Presbyterian Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 83000926, added to the Register on 1983-02-10.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Central Presbyterian Church
5 other US churches in the Richardsonian Romanesque tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Central Lansing United Methodist Church Lansing, MI
- Central Presbyterian Church Denver, CO
- Church of the Epiphany Chicago, IL · est. 1885
- Pilgrim Congregational Church Cleveland, OH
- Saint Luke's United Methodist Church Dubuque, IA
Central Presbyterian Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Central Presbyterian Church
- What denomination is Central Presbyterian Church?
- This church is part of the Presbyterian tradition.
- Where is Central Presbyterian Church located?
- Central Presbyterian Church is located at 500 CEDAR STREET, SAINT PAUL MN, St Paul, MN, 55101.
- Is Central Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 83000926, added 1983-02-10.
- What is the architecture of Central Presbyterian Church?
- Central Presbyterian Church is a Richardsonian Romanesque building, designed by Warren H. Hayes.
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