About First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 200 WEST TRD STREET, Charlotte, NC, 28202. You can reach First Presbyterian Church at +17043768302.
First Presbyterian Church (Charlotte, North Carolina)
First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at 200 W. Trade Street in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1857, and is a one-story, Gothic Revival style stuccoed brick building. The original spire was rebuilt in 1883-1884 and the side and rear walls of the church were taken down and a new structure was erected in 1894–1895.
Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
First Presbyterian Church is located at 200 WEST TRD STREET, Charlotte, NC, 28202. The building sits at coordinates 35.22727, -80.84419, placing it in Charlotte, NC 28202.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public paid parking 141 ft
- First Citizens Bank Plaza Parking Garage 371 ft
- Public parking 387 ft
- Public paid parking 518 ft
- Two Thirty South Tryon Parking 535 ft
- West 4th Street at South Tryon Street · CATS 210 ft
- Tryon Street · CityLynx 246 ft
- Bus stop 266 ft
- Tryon Street · CityLynx 266 ft
- West Trade Street at Church Street · CATS 364 ft
- The King’s Kitchen · southern, american 249 ft
- Coco and the Director · coffee_shop 302 ft
- Starbucks · coffee_shop 305 ft
- McCormick & Schmick's · seafood, steak 312 ft
- Stoke 371 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 13, 2026.
What to expect at a service at First 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.
First Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First Presbyterian Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 82001300, added to the Register on 1982-11-12.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Presbyterian Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
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Questions and answers about First Presbyterian Church
- What denomination is First Presbyterian Church?
- This church is part of the Presbyterian tradition.
- Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
- First Presbyterian Church is located at 200 WEST TRD STREET, Charlotte, NC, 28202.
- Is First Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 82001300, added 1982-11-12.
- What is the architecture of First Presbyterian Church?
- First Presbyterian Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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