Avondale Presbyterian Church
   420 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale, PA 19311 (215) 268-3894
The Avondale church was established in December of 1870 and was supplied by Rev. John S. Gilmour of Kennett Square, until 1872 when Rev. James Frazer was installed as minister, in connection with the church in Kennett Square. Rev. William R. Bingham took over leadership of the congregation in 1873 as its stated supply minister.
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Bethany Presbyterian
   316 Kennett Pike, Mendenhall, PA 19357 (610) 388-6164
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Beverly Hills United Presbyterian
   500 Midvale Rd., Upper Darby, PA 19082 (610) 352-6992



Central Presbyterian Church
   100 Uwchlan Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 (610) 269-1576
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Coatesville Bible Fellowhip church
   6 N. 4th Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320 610-384-1960



Covenant Presbyterian Church
   400 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 648-0707
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Doe Run Presbyterian Church
   3104 Doe Run Church Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 (610) 486-0744
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Faggs Manor Presbyterian Church
   505 Street Rd., Cochranville, PA 19330 (610) 869-2402

The area around Faggs Manor was largely settled by Scotch-Irish Presbyterians, and as one of the earliest churches, Faggs Manor was also one of the strongest. The first minister was Rev. Samuel Blair who had been educated at the "Log College" at Neshaminy in Bucks county. After his death in 1751, the church was under the care of his brother, John Blair. John left in 1761 to take on a position at the College of New Jersey in Princeton and the position was unfilled until 1781 when Rev. John Evans Finley was installed as minister.
Burials at Faggs Manor



Fairview Presbyterian Church
   800 Fairview Rd. at Devereux, Glen Moore, PA 19343 (610) 942-2640
On February 16, 1839, a small group of courageous and dedicated Christians from the Forks of the Brandywine Presbyterian Church left to build a "Meeting House" closer to their homes in Glen Moore. That summer a cornerstone containing a Bible, hymnbook, papers, and silver coins was laid on the ground donated by James Todd. The church was dedicated on New Year's Day, 1840 and Rev. Alexander Porter was installed as the first pastor. In 1870, the church officially became the Fairview Presbyterian Church, prior to that it had been knwon as the West Nantmeal Presbyterian Church. There is a burial ground on Devereux Road beside the church.
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First United Presbyterian Church
   511 W. Main St., Parkesburg, PA 19365 (610) 857-5800
Founded as part of the group of churches that formed out of Octorara Church, the Parkesburg church originally met in the Memorial Chapel. They were formally formed as the First Presbyterian Church in 1906, and the current church building was constructed in 1924.
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First Presbyterian Church
   130 W. Miner St., West Chester, PA 19365 (610) 696-0554
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First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville
   145 Main St., Phoenixville, PA 19460 (610) 933-8816
The First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1846. Its earliest pastors were: Revs. John Thomas, Joseph F. Jenison, Joseph W. Porter and George H.S. Campbell.
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Forks of Brandywine Presbyterian Church
   1648 Horseshoe Pike., Glen Moore PA, 19343 (610) 942-2626
The Forks of the Brandywine Presbyterian Church was organized by and comprised of a majority of Scottish and Scotch-Irish settlers on September 26, 1735. It is believed that these settlers were, at one time, members of the Octorara Church. A little known fact is that the church's more popular name was, and in some cases still is, the Brandywine Manor Church. The first pastor to "The Forks" during this pioneer period was the Reverend Samuel Black. In 1761, the Reverend John Carmichael, a native of Scotland, was installed as pastor. Known as the "Revolutionary Pastor," Rev. Carmichael whole-heartedly supported the "revolution." He preached before Congress, was present at the Battle of Long Island, and urged enlistment into the army. Rev. Carmichael was a counselor of General George Washington. At one point he was forced, with his family, to flee from the church due to an impending British raid. John Carmichael lived to see the independence of his country acknowledged by the British government.
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Burials at Forks of Brandywine



Great Valley Presbyterian Church
   2025 Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 644-1995
The Great Valley church had a congregation as early as 1710, but was not formally organized until 1714, and most of its parishioners were of Welsh origin. The first minister was Rev. Malachi Jones, who remained with the congregation until 1720, at which point Rev. David Evans became their minister. The first church building for Great Valley was erected in 1720 and stood for over 70 years. Mr. Evans served as minister until 1740 and was replaced, briefly, by Rev. John Rowland.

Rev. Rowland faced strong opposition in the congregation and in 1741, left Great Valley to start up a new congregation at Charlestown. Rev. Samuel Evans, a son of the former pastor, took over at Great Valley after Mr. Rowland left, continuing until 1747. For several years, Great Valley had no regular minister, until , in 1753, Rev. John Kinkead was installed. Rev. John Simonton became minister for the congregation in 1761 and held that position until his death in 1791.

Great Valley's leading members in 1761 were:

Isaac Davies, Thomas McKean, Enoch Abraham, John Griffith, Daniel Neaton, John Thompson, James Davies, David Davies, William Hudson, John Christy, Daniel John, Isaac Abraham, Llewellyn Davies, Thomas Waters, Thomas Harris, Hugh Reed, William Bell, John Shaw, Hugh Frazer, Thomas Wilson, Robert Stevens, Erasmus Lloyd, Jonathan Davies, and Joseph Davies.

The church was incorporated in 1788, the corporators being: John Davies, John Chrsity, John Griffiths, John Templeton, David Wilson, David Cloyd, John Maxwell, Robert Todd, Thomas Harris, Matthew Neely, James Davies and Thomas Kennedy.

In 1791, the Great Valley church was joined with the Charlestown church under Rev. John Gemmill and a new church building was constructed for the Great Valley church. Rev. Gemmill's ministry was followed by that of Rev. William Latta who had charge over the united churches until his death in 1847. He was succeeded by Rev. William R. Bingham who was pastor until 1859. After Mr. Bingham's departure, the churches separated again and the Charlestown church was united with the church in Phoenixville.
Burials at Great Valley



Honey Brook Presbyterian Church
   4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344 (610) 273-2848
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Kennett Square Presbyterian Church
   211 South Broad Street Kennett Square, PA 19348 (610) 444-5255
In November of 1862, the Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square was incorporated, with Rev. John S. Gilmour as its first pastor. He was succeeded by Rev. James Frazer in 1872.
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New London Presbyterian Church
   1986 Newark Rd., New London, PA 19360 (610) 869-2140
The New London Presbyterian Church was founded in 1726. The first building was a small log structure located about a mile east of our present location. In 1744 a large brick building was erected on "the road to the west", now Route 896, once the main route to New Castle, Delaware. In 1844 the present building was built.

New London, settled by the Scotch-Irish immigrants who found fertile land here, differed from other settlements in that the Church became the hub of life as opposed to the town tavern of other locals.

Robert Finney, a farmer just west of the village was our first Elder and is considered the founder of the New London Presbyterian Church. The congregation and its leaders established schools that led to the founding of the Universities of Delaware and Pennsylvania and Lincoln University.

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Nottingham Presbyterian Church
   499 W. Christine Rd. Box 128, Nottingham, PA 19362 (610) 932-0556
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Paoli Presbyterian Church
   225 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301 (610) 644-8250,
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Penningtonville Presbyterian Church
   406 Main Street, Atglen PA 19310 (610) 593-2173
The Penningtonville church was first organized in 1852. Reverend James Latta was the church's first minister and was instrumental in its organzation.
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Trinity Presbyterian Church
   640 Berwyn Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312
Trinity Presbyterian was established in April 1862 and its new church building was dedicated in December of that year.
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Unionville Presbyterian Church
   815 Wollaston Rd., Unionville, PA 19375 (215) 347-2327
Founded in mid-1800's.
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Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church
   Rt. 1, Box 602, Parkesburg, PA 19365
Located a mile north of Parkesburg, the Octorara Church was organized in 1720 and prior to its organization , the church was supplied by Revs. David Evans and David Magill. Its first regular pastor was Adam Boyd, a native of County Antrim, Ireland, who was installed in 1724. Ten days after his ordination, Mr. Boyd was married to Jane, the daughter of Rev.Thomas Craighead. Rev. Boyd died in 1768 and was succeeded by Rev. William Foster who was pastor until his death in 1780. Rev. Foster was followed by Rev. Alexander Mitchell. After 1796, Octorara was without a regular minister until Rev. James Latta was installed in 1810.

From 1850 until the end of the 1800's, Octorara had the following as ministers: Revs. James M. Crowell (1851-1857), Alexander Reed (1857-1864), John Jay Pomeroy (1865-1875), William B. Reed (1875-1878) and James A. Marshall.
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West Grove Presbyterian Church
   139 W. Evergreen St, West Grove, PA 19390 (610) 869-9458
The West Grove Presbyterian Church was organized May 27, 1886 as a result of a Sunday School started in 1866. The original building was a wooden Chapel which was used until the construction and dedication of the current stone building in 1930.



Westminster Presbyterian Church
   10 West Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, PA 19382 (610)399-3377
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