Plan your visit
- Recorded location
- 200 W. Trade St., Charlotte
- Official information
- Open the official source →
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| Recorded address | 200 W. Trade St., Charlotte |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| National Register | ref 82001300, listed 1982-11-12 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
The Charlotte Presbyterian congregation was officially organised in 1821, and the property was deeded to the Presbyterians in 1841.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The second church on the site was erected at a cost of about $13,000.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
In the 1890s rebuilding, the side and rear walls of the church were taken down and a new structure put up.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The nomination describes the congregation as younger than Providence, Hopewell and Sugaw Creek but the oldest of Charlotte's city churches.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
Chandeliers in the sanctuary are hung by winches so that they can be lowered for cleaning.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The primary source
The National Register nomination is the fullest account of this property that exists, written by a researcher and reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office. The nomination (National Park Service).
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