First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth

Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth (Old First of Elizabeth and formerly known as the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth) is a historic church at 14–44 Broad Street in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, United States.^[3][4] Built in 1783, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1977, for its significance in architecture and religion.^[1][5]

First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth in fall 2011
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Location	14–44 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey
Coordinates	40°39′45″N 74°12′56″W
Area	3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Built	1783 (1783)
Architectural style	Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No.	77000914[1]
NJRHP No.	2667[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	May 6, 1977
Designated NJRHP	October 8, 1976

History

The churchyard dates from 1687 and has over two thousand graves, many from the American Revolutionary War, including the Reverend James Caldwell.^[5]

In 2013, a Bible dating from 1699 belonging to founder John Ogden (colonist) was returned to the congregation.^[6]

In 2019, the First Presbyterian Church merged with the Siloam Hope Presbyterian Church, becoming the Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church. The newly merged congregation would remain at its original Broad Street location.^[7][8]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, New Jersey