Philadelphus Presbyterian Church

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Philadelphus Presbyterian Church
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LocationSR 1318 SW of jct. with NC 72, Philadelphus, North Carolina
Coordinates 34°45′52″N79°10′46″W / 34.76444°N 79.17944°W / 34.76444; -79.17944 Coordinates: 34°45′52″N79°10′46″W / 34.76444°N 79.17944°W / 34.76444; -79.17944
Area7 acres (2.8 ha)
Built1858
ArchitectGilbert P. Higley
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No. 75001287 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 3, 1975

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. [1] This church replaced an earlier one which had been in existence since at least 1795. [2] 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. [3] [4]

The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. [1]

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References

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