Pencader Presbyterian Church - Newark, Delaware
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muffy53
N 39° 36.375 W 075° 44.710
18S E 436028 N 4384321
Active church located at 2303 Glasgow Ave.
Newark, DE 19702
Waymark Code: WM9NG2
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2010
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A historic church, founded in 1710 as the Welsh Tract Presbyterian Church. In 1719 the first use of name Pencader, a Welsh term meaning “chief chair or seat" was used.
Though the exact date of the construction of the first church is unknown, the “Meeting-House” had been standing for a number of years when the property was formally conveyed to trustees in 1742. The structure is believed to have been located in the eastern rear of the present cemetery. It was replaced in 1782-83 by a brick building that was used until 1852, when it was dismantled and the present church was built in its place at a cost of $5000.
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
2303 Glasgow Ave.
Newark, Delaware USA
19702
Date Built: 1852
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Architect: Not listed
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