First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church is a religious building in Augusta constructed in the Romanesque Revival style. It displays rounded arches, intricate stonework, and decorative crenellated walls that give the structure its distinctive appearance.

The church was founded in 1804 and completed 8 years later in 1812. In 1861, it hosted the first General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States, a significant meeting for the denomination during a turbulent period.

The Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society initiated their donation collection program in 1925, marking the first such ministry worldwide according to church records.

The building sits in a central location in Augusta and is accessible on foot. Visitors should plan to arrive during standard Sunday hours when most activities and tours are available.

A minister named Joseph R. Wilson, the father of future U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, led the church from 1858 to 1870. His tenure here connected the church to a family that later shaped American leadership.

Location: Augusta

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 33.47028,-81.96500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01