This brick meeting house-style church was built in 1818, though its congregation began worshiping at this site as early as 1796. The foundation of the simple church is made of blue granite, found abundantly in Fairfield County.
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Concord Presbyterian Church is listed in the National Register, which says the following:
The Concord Presbyterian Church is significant as an intact, early-nineteenth century simple church building. The congregation of Concord Presbyterian Church is said to have worshipped at the present site of the church as early as 1796. This building was reportedly constructed ca. 1818. The church is a one-story, brick, gable-roofed building with a meeting house floor plan and a small, rectangular, gable-roofed rear extension. The gable ends have boxed cornices with returns and a stringcourse. The façade has a central entrance flanked by single six-over-six windows. The side elevations have shuttered, six-over-six windows. The foundation is granite. There is a cemetery with a cast-iron fence and gates to the left of the church.
My paternal grands, great, and great grands are buried here (Gordons). As a child, I thought I remembered the church pews being enclosed. In other words, a small wooden swing door would let you in. I don’t see those now. Have I remembered incorrectly? Thank you.
Just a note of interest regarding Memorial ID 87680180 Isaiah Moore. I believe this is Isaiah Samuel Moore, the faithful African American sextant of the church. His grave and marker are outside the fenced cemetery. I believe he was from the Salem Crossing area of Fairfield county.
Oh, wonderful. I’m 84 & won’t be around much longer. Have been ill & wanted to share with my current minister at Laurel Presbyterian Church, Laurel, MD who has been wonderful through illness.
Many, many thanks for your kind thoughtfulness.
You are very welcome, we are so glad we could help in some small way. Sorry to hear that you have been ill but hope you’re feeling better soon! Take care!
Do you have photo of my grandfather’s grave & memorial — Dr. David Andrew Coleman, b. 1879, d. 1918. I have 2/3 but can no longer find on internet. Thanks.
We do not personally but were able to locate this one on Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81744183/david-andrew-coleman. Larger photo: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/347/81744183_138705012785.jpg