The Blue Place, Kempton Presbyterian Church, Kempton, Tasmania
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Andrex228
S 42° 31.967 E 147° 12.117
55G E 516584 N 5291046
Former Presbyterian church built in 1886 that was used for many years by the local Presbyterian congregation, and is now used as a local community hall.
Waymark Code: WM15JFM
Location: Tasmania, Australia
Date Posted: 01/12/2022
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The Presbyterian Church was built in 1886 for about £500 on land donated by James Hadden of the Grange. James's mother Jane Hadden was a transported convict from Scotland and brought with her the predominant Scottish faith of Presbyterianism.
The Church was used by the local Presbyterian congregation for many years until it fell into disrepair after the second World War. Thanks to a generous bequest by Mr Thomas Gorringe (a descendant of Thomas Gorringe, a doctor, lay preacher and brewer who came to Green Ponds in 1821), the church was renovated and is now used by the local community as a hall.
(from the signage on the building)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/04/1886
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Formerly Presbyterian
Street address of Church:
88 Main Street
Kempton, TAS Australia
7030
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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