About First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 26 CHURCH STREET, Franklin, NC, 28734. First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1856. You can reach First Presbyterian Church at +18285243119.
First Presbyterian Church through the years
- 1856 Founded
- 1987-02-05 Added to the National Register
Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
First Presbyterian Church is located at 26 CHURCH STREET, Franklin, NC, 28734. The building sits at coordinates 35.18277, -83.38300, placing it in Franklin, NC 28734.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Presbyterian Church
The ZIP code 28734 area around First Presbyterian Church is home to 29,040 residents with a median household income of $48,428 and a median age of 48.8 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.
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 86003718, added to the Register on 1987-02-05.
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Churches founded the same year as First Presbyterian Church
3 other churches with a documented founding year of 1856 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Joseph Church Albany, NY
- Citadel Square Baptist Church Charleston, SC
- Saint Augustine Catholic Church Napoleon, OH
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 26 CHURCH STREET, Franklin, NC, 28734.
- When was First Presbyterian Church founded?
- Founded in 1856.
- Is First Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 86003718, added 1987-02-05.
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