Built 1858 Opened 1858 Added to NRHP 3 October 1975 | NRHP Reference # 75001287 Area 3 ha | |
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Location SR 1318 SW of jct. with NC 72, Philadelphus, North Carolina Architectural style Greek Revival architecture | ||
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. This church replaced an earlier one which had been in existence since at least 1795. 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.
The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
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