Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church Explained

Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church
Location:Jct. of Church and S. Main Sts., NW corner, Town of Moriah, Port Henry, New York
Coordinates:44.0481°N -73.4608°W
Built:1888
Architect:Merry, F. Charles; Smith & Allen Contractors
Architecture:Romanesque
Added:June 1, 1995
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:95000592

Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church, also known as First Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located at Church and S. Main Sts., NW corner, Town of Moriah in Port Henry, Essex County, New York. It was built in 1888 and is a distinguished example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. It is rectangular in plan and constructed of dark sandstone. It features an unusual two story, hipped roof, combination porte cochere and bell tower.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church. February 1995. 2010-07-14 . Linda M. Garofalini. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying seven photos.