Philadelphus Presbyterian Church Explained

Philadelphus Presbyterian Church
Coordinates:34.7644°N -79.1794°W
Built:1858
Architect:Gilbert P. Higley
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:October 3, 1975
Refnum:75001287

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. This church replaced an earlier one which had been in existence since at least 1795. 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.[1]

The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ruth Little-Stokes. Philadelphus Presbyterian Church. National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory . July 1975. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office . 2015-02-01.