First Presbyterian Church, Highlands

Name: First Presbyterian Church
Address: Highlands, United States

#12 among attractions in Highlands

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The First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 471 Main Street in Highlands, North Carolina. The single story wood-frame church was built in 1883–85, and occupies a prominent site in downtown Highlands, surrounded by a period picket fence. It is the oldest church in the city, and was built by Marion Wright, a local master builder. It is stylistically a vernacular interpretation of Italianate architecture, which is most prominent in its belfry tower, which features a flared roof with extended bracketed eaves. ()

Built: 1885 (139 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 35°3'6"N, 83°11'48"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Harris Lake, Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands Nature Center, Church of the Incarnation.

~970 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Harris Lake, Highlands
5 min walk • Harris Lake is located just outside Downtown Highlands, North Carolina. It is a popular spot for fishing and picnicking. Harris Lake is home to many geese, swans and ducks. Harris Lake is located at 35°03′00″N 83°11′37″W. The town of Highlands operates Harris Lake Park.
~1840 ftN
Town, Concerts and shows, Theater
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands
9 min walk • Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, within the Nantahala National Forest, it lies mostly in southeastern Macon County and slightly in southwestern Jackson County, in the Highlands and Cashiers Townships, respectively.
0.5 miE
35°3'9"N • 83°11'18"W
Highlands Nature Center, Highlands
13 min walk • Museum
~280 ftE
Church
Church of the Incarnation, Highlands
2 min walk • The Church of the Incarnation built in 1896 is a historic Carpenter Gothic Episcopal church building located at 111 North 5th Street in Highlands, Macon County, North Carolina. The Rev. John A.
~460 ftN
35°3'10"N • 83°11'50"W
Easely an Artist, Highlands
3 min walk • Paint and pottery studios, Classes and workshops, Museum
0.5 miN
Neighbourhood
Highlands North Historic District, Highlands
13 min walk • The Highlands North Nistoric District encompasses the historic heart of Highlands, North Carolina, a summer resort town high in the state's western mountains. Its 60 acres include some of the first permanent year-round settlements in the town, as well as a high concentration of its oldest surviving structures.
0.6 miS
Neighbourhood
Satulah Mountain Historic District, Highlands
17 min walk • The Satulah Mountain Historic District is a residential historic district in Highlands, North Carolina. It is located in the southwestern part of the city, bounded on the north and west by Walhalla Road, on the east by properties on Satulah Road.

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Which popular attractions are close to First Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Incarnation, Highlands (2 min walk), Easely an Artist, Highlands (3 min walk), Harris Lake, Highlands (5 min walk), Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands (9 min walk).

First Presbyterian Church, Highlands

Facts and practical information

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

Harris Lake, Highlands

Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands

Highlands Nature Center, Highlands

Church of the Incarnation, Highlands

Easely an Artist, Highlands

Highlands North Historic District, Highlands

Satulah Mountain Historic District, Highlands

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Presbyterian Church?