First Presbyterian Church, Lexington

Name: First Presbyterian Church
Address: 171 Market St, Lexington, 40507-1171, United States
Telephone: +1 859-252-1919

#47 among attractions in Lexington

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky is a historic church at 171 Market Street. The church was designed by the important Lexington architect Cincinnatus Shryock who was also an elder at First Church. ()

Built: 1872 (152 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 38°2'57"N, 84°29'48"W

Address

171 Market StGratz ParkLexington 40507-1171 United States

Contact

+1 859-252-1919

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Day trips

First Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rupp Arena, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater, Living Arts and Science Center.

~1670 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
9 min walk • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
~640 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
4 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
~1940 ftS
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
10 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington
12 min walk • The Living Arts & Science Center, formerly the George B. Kinkead House, is an art and education center housed in an historic mansion in Lexington, Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was donated to the center by the Kinkead family in 1981.
~1130 ftW
Park
Triangle Park, Lexington
6 min walk • Triangle Park is located at 400 W Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. It was officially opened to the people of Lexington on July 2, 1982 by triangle foundation.
~340 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
2 min walk • The Hunt–Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies. The house is included in the Gratz Park Historic District. The Alexander T.
~730 ftSW
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
4 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
~730 ftSW
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
4 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.
~920 ftS
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
5 min walk • The Higgins Block, also known as the Fayette Cigar Store, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a 3-story brick building designed by John McMurtry and constructed in 1872.
~760 ftW
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
4 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.
~970 ftS
Park
Courthouse Plaza, Lexington
5 min walk • The United States Post Office and Court House is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky located in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1934, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include Arts Place, Lexington (2 min walk), Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington (2 min walk), Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington (2 min walk), Abraham Barton House, Lexington (3 min walk).

How to get to First Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Presbyterian Church:

Bus

1359 South Upper @ 200 Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5 Nicholasville Road (8 min walk)
Lextran Transit Center (10 min walk)