First Presbyterian Church (Morristown, New Jersey)

First Presbyterian Church (Morristown, New Jersey) — view
First Presbyterian Church (Morristown, New Jersey). Photo: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
MORRISTOWN, UNITED STATES · 1894
First Presbyterian Church

A Romanesque Revival stone church from 1894, holding works by Louis Comfort Tiffany and serving a congregation that first gathered in 1733.

At a glance

The First Presbyterian Church stands at 57 E. Park Place in Morristown, New Jersey. The current building went up in 1894. It is a stone structure in the Romanesque Revival style. Inside are works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

History

The congregation began worship here in 1733. In 1756 it received a royal charter from George II of Great Britain. The present church building was erected in 1894.

What you see

The church is built of stone. Its architecture is Romanesque Revival. The interior contains works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Cultural significance

The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 30, 1973. It is listed as a contributing property of the Morristown District.

Key facts

  • Country: United States
  • City: Morristown
  • Coordinates: 40.7975, -74.4797

Practical information & getting there

The church is at 57 E. Park Place in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey.

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