About First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 1314 12TH STREET, Altoona, PA, 16601. You can reach First Presbyterian Church at +18149447258.
Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
First Presbyterian Church is located at 1314 12TH STREET, Altoona, PA, 16601. The building sits at coordinates 40.51729, -78.40214, placing it in Altoona, PA 16601.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Presbyterian Church
The ZIP code 16601 area around First Presbyterian Church is home to 33,169 residents with a median household income of $54,831 and a median age of 41.0 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First 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
- Saint Luke's United Methodist Church Dubuque, IA
- Central Presbyterian Church St Paul, MN
First Presbyterian Church by the numbers
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 1314 12TH STREET, Altoona, PA, 16601.
- What is the architecture of First Presbyterian Church?
- First Presbyterian Church is a Richardsonian Romanesque building, designed by William J. East.
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