Geddie Memorial Presbytarian Church - Springbrook (PEI) Canada
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N 46° 29.659 W 063° 30.400
20T E 461118 N 5149096
a memorial presbytarian church located on Rte 20 near Springbrook (PEI)
Waymark Code: WMF35M
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 08/14/2012
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Geddie Memorial Church is a maritime vernacular meeting house style church with neo classical details.
It is a registered heritage place since March 2010.
This church is valued for its age, architectural style, and for its associations with the Presbyterian church and Rev. John Geddie.
A Presbyterian congregation was established in the Springbrook area in 1810. Geddie Memorial Church was built in 1836-1837 by James Clark assisted by local carpenters. This church replaced an earlier log structure which was constructed at nearby Yankee Hill by Rev. John Keir. The land for the church was provided by the Anderson family, early Scottish settlers in the area, and the church was first known as Anderson's Church.
The church was later renamed in honour of Scottish-born, Nova Scotia raised, Rev. John Geddie (1815-1872) who was ordained and inducted into the pastoral charge of Cavendish and New London at Geddie Memorial Church in March 1838. Rev. Geddie continued to serve the charge until 1845 when he resigned to travel to Aneiteum, New Hebrides where he and his family conducted missionary work for over twenty years. Several artifacts pertaining to Geddie are displayed in the church.
Geddie Memorial Church has been well-preserved and remains much as it was built. Its clean, simple lines and windows have been retained. Some interior changes were made in 1904 and a free-standing bell tower was built in 1905 by John Warren, designed by Major Schurman.
Located in the North Shore community of Springbook, overlooking the New London Bay, the Geddie Memorial Church continues to be an important landmark in its community.
As of today, the church lasts one annual church service. It is also used, on occasion, for weddings, funeral or other special church service. The premisses are open to public for visits.
Source: Culture and Heritage Division, Department of Tourism and Culture, Charlottetown, PE
File #: 4310-20/G9
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church in Canada
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
5656 Route 20
Springbrook, PEI Canada
C0B 1M0
Date Built: 1836 - 1837
Architect: James Clark
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