First Presbyterian Church, Gothic Revival church in Danville, United States
First Presbyterian Church is a house of worship in Gothic Revival style located in Danville, Kentucky, constructed from red brick. The building features a distinctive bell tower and detailed stained glass windows that shape the interior spaces.
The structure was built in 1832 and addressed the religious and community needs of growing Danville. Its recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 honored its architectural and historical importance to the region.
The church continues to serve its original religious purpose and displays the architectural style typical of American houses of worship from the early 1800s. Its red brick exterior with the prominent bell tower shapes the appearance of the local landscape.
The building sits on West Main Street in Boyle County and shares grounds with McDowell Park, which includes a former cemetery. Visitors can explore the exterior and enjoy the surrounding area with its quiet green spaces.
Architect Cincinnatus Shryock designed the building with precise Gothic Revival elements that made it a reference project in Kentucky architecture. His approach influenced church and public building design across the region.
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