Historical Marker

Falkner Swamp Reformed Church

Swamp Pike across from Leidy Rd., just SE of New Hanover ยท Montgomery

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

The nations' oldest originally German Reformed Congregation in continuous existence was established here. The first Communion was celebrated October 15, 1725, with the Rev. John Philip Boehm, founder of the German Reformed Church in America, officiating. The present building was constructed in 1790.

Since 1961 it has been affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

Location

AddressSwamp Pike across from Leidy Rd., just SE of New Hanover

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