Historic Sites of Manitoba: First Presbyterian Church (17 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie)

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Clerics | Photos & Coordinates | Sources

This brick church in Portage la Prairie was built in 1927 by Presbyterians who did not wish to join with the newly amalgamated United Church.

Clerics

Period

Cleric

1927-?

Rev. William Bell

?-1943

?

1943-?

Harold Lloyd Henderson (1907-1993)

Photos & Coordinates

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church (June 2017)
Source: George Penner

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church (March 2021)
Source: Rose Kuzina

Interior of First Presbyterian Church

Interior of First Presbyterian Church (August 2017)
Source: George Penner

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.97232, W98.29027
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Knox Presbyterian Church / Trinity United Church (15 Tupper Street South, Portage la Prairie)

Sources:

We thank Rose Kuzina for providing additional information used here.

This page was prepared by George Penner.

Page revised: 30 May 2021

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