First Presbyterian Church

About First Presbyterian Church

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First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 911 23RD AVENUE, Meridian, MS, 39301. First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1912. You can reach First Presbyterian Church at +16016931133.

First Presbyterian Church through the years

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1. 1912 Founded
2. 1979-12-18 Added to the National Register

Where is First Presbyterian Church located?

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First Presbyterian Church is located at 911 23RD AVENUE, Meridian, MS, 39301. The building sits at coordinates 32.36615, -88.70158, placing it in Meridian, MS 39301.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around First Presbyterian Church

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The ZIP code 39301 area around First Presbyterian Church is home to 22,937 residents with a median household income of $40,776 and a median age of 38.2 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

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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

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First Presbyterian Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 79003391, added to the Register on 1979-12-18.

Read the official NPS nomination for First Presbyterian Church →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Presbyterian Church

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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

Churches founded the same year as First Presbyterian Church

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5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1912 are indexed in Churches List.

• St. Nicholas of Tolentine (Italian) Philadelphia, PA
• Ebenezer Lutheran Church Chicago, IL
• Saint Wenceslaus Church Chicago, IL
• Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Chicago, IL
• Saint Peter Old Catholic Cathedral Chicago, IL

First Presbyterian Church by the numbers

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Questions and answers about First Presbyterian Church

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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 911 23RD AVENUE, Meridian, MS, 39301.

When was First Presbyterian Church founded?

Founded in 1912.

Is First Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes — NRHP reference 79003391, added 1979-12-18.

What is the architecture of First Presbyterian Church?

First Presbyterian Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by P.J. Krouse.

Photographs of First Presbyterian Church

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