About Second Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 460 EAST MAIN STREET, Lexington, KY, 40507. You can reach Second Presbyterian Church at +18592547768.
Second Presbyterian Church (Lexington, Kentucky)
The Second Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at 460 E. Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Construction began on the church in 1922, and it was dedicated in 1924; it was the third building used by its congregation, which was founded in the 1810s. Architects Cram & Ferguson designed the Gothic Revival church; Frankel & Curtis are also associated with the building. The church's main entrance features multiple gabled buttresses, a balcony under a large arched window, and a gable at its peak. On the west side of the church, a buttressed tower rises from the roof to a steep spire.
Where is Second Presbyterian Church located?
Second Presbyterian Church is located at 460 EAST MAIN STREET, Lexington, KY, 40507. The building sits at coordinates 38.03979, -84.49055, placing it in Lexington, KY 40507.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Second 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.
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Second Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Second Presbyterian Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 80001522, added to the Register on 1980-08-11.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Second 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 Second Presbyterian Church
- What denomination is Second Presbyterian Church?
- This church is part of the Presbyterian tradition.
- Where is Second Presbyterian Church located?
- Second Presbyterian Church is located at 460 EAST MAIN STREET, Lexington, KY, 40507.
- Is Second Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 80001522, added 1980-08-11.
- What is the architecture of Second Presbyterian Church?
- Second Presbyterian Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Ralph Adams Cram.
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