Warrior Run Presbyterian Church
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Why it's listed
Built in 1835 of red brick near McEwensville in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Warrior Run Presbyterian Church is basically Greek Revival in design, though modified by rural influences. Its two paneled front doors have semicircular fanlights, and its sides have five bays with louvered shutters. Four Doric columns across the front support a portico, set further apart than in true Greek temples, beneath a triangular pediment. The interior keeps old box pews and a plain pulpit that reflect its rural character. Earlier churches stood nearby: a log structure about three miles away near the mouth of Warrior Run, and a second log building begun in 1789 in front of the present church. The Warrior Run chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution restored the exterior to its original appearance in 1947. The building is valued as a memorial to the Scots-Irish settlers who played a leading role in settling the frontier, and as an example of the Greek Revival temple style in a rural setting.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the church commemorates the Scots-Irish settlers who played a leading role in settling the frontier. Architecturally it is presented as an excellent example of a rural interpretation of the Greek Revival temple style popular in northern Pennsylvania, New York and parts of New England in the 1820s through 1840s.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 73001659, listed April 2, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | N of McEwensville on PA 147, McEwensville |
|---|---|
| County | Northumberland County |
| Listed | April 2, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001659 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, modified by rural influences |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The church was restored to its original appearance in 1947 and its early nineteenth century furnishings were restored in 1959; it has no exterior changes. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.09883, -76.80654 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 73001659.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7970788
- This listing as JSON
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