Covenanters' Church - Grand Pré, NS
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GeoKen
N 45° 05.985 W 064° 18.286
20T E 397343 N 4994859
An historic Presbyterian meeting house, constructed between 1804 and 1811, the tower being added in 1818.
Waymark Code: WM95RX
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 07/03/2010
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Designated as a Canadian National Historic Site in 1976 and plaqued in 1984, the historic Covenanters' Church stands on a hill above the village of Grand Pré. The church was built by Loyalists and Scottish and Irish Presbyterians between 1804 and 1811 while Rev. George Gillmore ministered to the needs of the congregation. Rev. Gillmore passed away in 1811, the year in which the church was completed. It is referred to as being Covenanter because some years after the construction was completed the congregation renewed their adherence to the covenant of their ancestors. A distinctive piece of the construction is an octagonal sounding board above the high altar designed to improve the acoustics of the building!
When visiting, be sure to view the original headstone of Rev. George Gillmore which is now safely stored and displayed within the church vestry to the south side of the interior of the church in order to protect it from the elements.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1804
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Street address of Church:
1989 Grand Pré Road
Grand Pré, Nova Scotia Canada
B0P 1M0
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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