First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
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First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth | |
 The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth in fall 2011 | |
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| Location | 14–44 Broad Street Elizabeth, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 40°39′45″N 74°12′56″W / 40.66250°N 74.21556°W |
| Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
| Built | 1783 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000914[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 2667[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 6, 1977 |
| Designated NJRHP | October 8, 1976 |
Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth (Old First of Elizabeth and formerly known as the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth) is a historic church at 14–44 Broad Street in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, United States.[3][4] Built in 1783, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1977, for its significance in architecture and religion.[1][5]
The churchyard dates from 1687 and has over two thousand graves, many from the American Revolutionary War, including the Reverend James Caldwell.[5]
In 2013, a Bible dating from 1699 belonging to founder John Ogden (colonist) was returned to the congregation.[6]
In 2019, the First Presbyterian Church merged with the Siloam Hope Presbyterian Church, becoming the Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church. The newly merged congregation would remain at its original Broad Street location.[7][8]
