Upland Baptist Church Explained

Upland Baptist Church is a Baptist church built in 1851 in Upland, Pennsylvania.

History

John Price Crozer, a textile manufacturer and philanthropist from Upland, funded the construction of the church in 1851. Construction was completed and the church was dedicated in 1852.[1]

William Bucknell, businessman and benefactor to Bucknell University, was a generous donor to the church.[2]

Further improvements to the church were made in 1886 with the addition of a chapel, classrooms and a large recreation room.[3]

Upland Baptist church established chapels at Leiperville and Bridgewater and was involved in organizing the Village Green and South Chester churches.[4]

On February 1, 1955, a fire caused severe damage to the chapel.[5]

Notable burials

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Jordan. John W.. A History of Delaware County Pennsylvania and Its People. 1914. Lewis Historical Publishing. New York. 407. 6 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Ujifusa. Steven. Bucknell the Gas King. www.phillyhistory.org. 14 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Krowchenko. Leslie. Upland Baptist Church still celebrating the faith. www.delcotimes.com. 14 June 2000 . 7 August 2017.
  4. Book: Wiley. Samuel T.. Biographical and Historical Cyclopedia of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. 1894. Greshsam Publishing Company. New York. 122. 7 August 2017.
  5. Web site: Our History. uplandbaptist.org. 7 August 2017.