First Presbyterian Church

Construction began on this, the oldest existing church building in Cleveland, in 1856. The church was dedicated in October 1858. In 1935 a three story addition was built, and in later years the original sanctuary was enlarged and redecorated. The old gallery, used by slaves prior to the Civil War, was removed. The sanctuary was damaged during the Civil War. Musket balls are still embedded in the church steeple. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.