Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church

Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church, also known as First Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located at Church and S. Main Sts., NW corner, Town of Moriah in Port Henry, Essex County, New York. It was built in 1888 and is a distinguished example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. It is rectangular in plan and constructed of dark sandstone. It features an unusual two story, hipped roof, combination porte cochere and bell tower.[2]

Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church
LocationJct. of Church and S. Main Sts., NW corner, Town of Moriah, Port Henry, New York
Coordinates44°2′53″N 73°27′39″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1888
ArchitectMerry, F. Charles; Smith & Allen Contractors
Architectural styleRomanesque
MPSMoriah MPS
NRHP reference No.95000592[1]
Added to NRHPJune 1, 1995

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Linda M. Garofalini (February 1995). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-07-14. See also: "Accompanying seven photos".


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