Chalmers Presbyterian Church - Former
Launceston, TAS 7250
Church Information
Church Name: | Chalmers Presbyterian Church - Former |
Church Previous Name: | Chalmers Free Church |
Denomination: | Presbyterian Church of Australia |
Street Address: | 134 St John St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia |
Suburb: | Launceston |
State: | TAS |
Postcode: | 7250 |
Foundation Stone Laid: | 19-01-1859 |
Foundation Stone Notes: | Foundation Stone laid by Rev James Lindsay, minister of the church. More information/photographs of the Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaques are invited. |
Date Opened: | 15-01-1860 |
Date Closed: | 01-01-1981 |
Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
Built in 1859 as a Free Church of Scotland, it became a Presbyterian Church in 1896. The opening services was held in 1860. The opening day - morning service was conducted by Rev W Nicolson, Chalmers Free Church, Hobart Town, the afternoon service by Rev W Law, minister Congregational Church, St Johns Square, and the evening service by the minister Rev J Lindsay. The church was deconsecrated in 1981. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 08/09/2016.
Last Updated: Friday 29th June, 2018