First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church sits at the corner of High and Franklin Streets, featuring a square bell tower and rounded arches in Richardsonian Romanesque style. The building displays the characteristic brick construction of that era, with details reflecting the design approach of the 1890s.

A Presbyterian congregation formed in 1843 with just a handful of founding members and constructed this building between 1892 and 1893. The gap of nearly 50 years shows how long the community took to build this permanent structure.

The building contains massive stained glass windows made in Belgium that stand out as some of the region's finest glass work. These windows shape the interior experience and create a special quality of light when you step inside.

The building sits within the Hartford City Courthouse Square Historic District and can be viewed from the outside. Keep in mind this is an active church building, so access and viewing times may vary.

The building may house what could be the largest single-frame stained glass window in the entire state of Indiana. This rare artwork draws regular attention from admirers of historic glass art.

Location: Hartford City

GPS coordinates: 40.45278,-85.36833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00