About First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 1324 MARION STREET, Columbia, SC, 29201. First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1854. You can reach First Presbyterian Church at +18037999062.
First Presbyterian Church (Columbia, South Carolina)
The First Presbyterian Church is a historic church building in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Constructed in 1854, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971.
First Presbyterian Church through the years
- 1854 Founded
- 1971-01-25 Added to the National Register
Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
First Presbyterian Church is located at 1324 MARION STREET, Columbia, SC, 29201. The building sits at coordinates 34.00402, -81.03058, placing it in Columbia, SC 29201.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Presbyterian Church
The ZIP code 29201 area around First Presbyterian Church is home to 22,938 residents with a median household income of $33,561 and a median age of 22.3 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 71000801, added to the Register on 1971-01-25.
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Churches founded the same year as First Presbyterian Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1854 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint John's Episcopal Church Montgomery, AL
- Bethel Ame Church Richmond, IN
- Park Street Baptist Church Framingham, MA
- Christ Episcopal Church Greenville, SC
- Old St. Mary's Cathedral San Francisco, CA
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 1324 MARION STREET, Columbia, SC, 29201.
- When was First Presbyterian Church founded?
- Founded in 1854.
- Is First Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 71000801, added 1971-01-25.
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