The Old First Presbyterian Church in Newark
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2024-08-28
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The First Presbyterian Church is the oldest church in Newark. It was originally a Congregational Church. The change to Presbyterian occurred in 1720. It is located on Broad Street in Newark.
The seventh pastor of the church was Aaron Burr Sr. He served as pastor from
December, 1736 until the fall of 1755. It was during his tenure in Newark that the Great Schism in the Presbyterian Church of America occurred. This schism led to the founding of New Jersey College, which is now Princeton University.
In 1755 Rev. Burr resigned his pastorate but retained the presidency of the college. The college moved to Princeton in 1756.
His son Aaron Burr jr. would become the 3rd Vice President of the United States.
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The Old First, Old First Presbyterian Church., Aaron Burr Sr., Arron Burr Jr., Historic Church, US History, American History History, Newark, Essex County, Old First Presbyterian Church, U.S. National Register of Historic Places, New Jersey Register of Historic Places, Gateway, The Gateway Region, New Jersey, NJ
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