Old First Presbyterian Church, Newark

Name: Old First Presbyterian Church
Address: 827 Broad St, Newark, 07102-2726, United States
Telephone: +1 973-642-0260

#42 among attractions in Newark

Church, Georgian architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Old First Presbyterian Church, also known as First Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, is a church in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The grounds, located in the Four Corners Historic District, includes an old burial ground. ()

Built: 1787 (237 years ago)Coordinates: 40°44'3"N, 74°10'20"W

Address

827 Broad StNewark Central Business DistrictNewark 07102-2726 United States

Contact

+1 973-642-0260

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Grace Church, Newark City Hall.

~420 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prudential Center, Newark
3 min walk • The Prudential Center, affectionately known as "The Rock" by locals, is a beacon of entertainment nestled in the heart of Newark, New Jersey. This state-of-the-art arena, which opened its doors in 2007, is famed for hosting a diverse array of events, from the...
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
13 min walk • The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
~1400 ftSW
Church
Grace Church, Newark
7 min walk • Grace Church in Newark is an active and historic Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Newark. It is located on Newark, New Jersey's Broad Street where it has stood since 1837. Grace is a traditional church that worships in the Catholic tradition.
~990 ftS
City hall
Newark City Hall, Newark
5 min walk • Newark City Hall is located at Government Center in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The building was built in 1902 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 1978.
~1930 ftNE
Museum, History museum
New Jersey Historical Society, Newark
10 min walk • The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
0.4 miNE
Church
St. John's Church, Newark
11 min walk • St. John's Church is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located within the Archdiocese of Newark at 22-26 Mulberry Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. St. John's Church is the state's third-oldest Catholic church.
0.4 miW
Monastery
Newark Abbey, Newark
11 min walk • Newark Abbey, also known as "The Benedictine Abbey of Newark," is a Benedictine monastery located in Newark, New Jersey. It is one of only several urban Catholic monasteries in the country. The monks serve the community through Saint Benedict's Preparatory School and St. Mary's Abbey Church, which are situated on the Abbey grounds.
0.4 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
11 min walk • The Lenape Trail is a trail through Essex County, connecting many county parks and reservations, wooded spaces, and historical sites. It begins in Newark, New Jersey and ends in Millburn, New Jersey. It was established in 1982.
~1880 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Seated Lincoln, Newark
10 min walk • Seated Lincoln is a 1911 sculpture by Gutzon Borglum, located next to the Essex County Courthouse in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1995, for its significance in art.
0.4 miS
Church
New Point Baptist Church, Newark
12 min walk • New Point Baptist Church is a historic church at 17 E. Kinney Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1849 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
0.5 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
12 min walk • Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral is a historic church located at Broad and Rector Streets in Military Park in the city of Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old First Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include First National State Bank Building, Newark (1 min walk), Grammy Museum Experience, Newark (2 min walk), Prudential Headquarters, Newark (3 min walk), Prudential Center, Newark (3 min walk).

How to get to Old First Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old First Presbyterian Church:

Bus

Broad St & Market St • Lines: 62 (3 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (12 min walk)

Light rail

Military Park • Lines: Nlr (6 min walk)
Washington Street • Lines: Nlr (8 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (12 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (24 min walk)

Metro

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (12 min walk)
Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (24 min walk)