National Register of Historic Places

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church is a historic place in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000608.

Nashville, Davidson County, TennesseeListed July 8, 1970NRIS #70000608★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is First Presbyterian Church?

The Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, a part of the Presbyterian Church (USA), was formerly known as First Presbyterian Church. The church is located at the corner of Rep. John Lewis Way and Church Street. As Old First Presbyterian Church it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993, for its distinctive Egyptian Revival architecture.

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Listing details

Name
First Presbyterian Church
City
Nashville
County
Davidson County
Listed on the National Register
July 8, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000608
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
36.16288, -86.77975
When was First Presbyterian Church listed on the National Register?

First Presbyterian Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1970.

Where is First Presbyterian Church located?

First Presbyterian Church is located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee at approximately 36.16288, -86.77975. See the map above.

Is First Presbyterian Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. First Presbyterian Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.