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Philadelphus Presbyterian Church
Historic church in North Carolina, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philadelphus Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located near Philadelphus, Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built during the Antebellum era, in 1858, by carpenter Gilbert P. Higley.[1] This church replaced an earlier one which had been in existence since at least 1795.[2] The new church by Higley was constructed in the Greek Revival style with an in antis portico (columns on either side of the entranceway) and was able to accommodate a two-story sanctuary and gallery.[3][4]
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Philadelphus Presbyterian Church | |
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Location | SR 1318 SW of jct. with NC 72, Philadelphus, North Carolina |
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Coordinates | 34°45′52″N 79°10′46″W |
Area | 7 acres (2.8 ha) |
Built | 1858 |
Architect | Gilbert P. Higley |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 75001287[1] |
Added to NRHP | October 3, 1975 |
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The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]