First Presbyterian Church
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When founded in 1816 by Presbytery of Transylvania, it had 22 members. The first minister was James C. Barnes, who also served Paint Lick Church. Congregation worshiped in the Republican (Union) Church until 1846; second building on Buford and Stanford Streets. They built on the present site in 1879.
Gov. Wm. O. Bradley was a member. Presented by Members of First Presbyterian Church.
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