Livonia Presbyterian Church history
Collection — Folder: S2274
Identifier: S2274
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of a history of the Livonia Presbyterian Church of Washington County, Indiana written by Rev. Samuel E. Barr in 1876. Rev. Barr's "historical review" of the church and of Presbyterianism in the region was written in response to the recommendation by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States that histories of the churches under its care should "be gathered up and presented for reference in future days."
Dates
- 1876
Creator
- Barr, Samuel E. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Administrative History
Livonia Presbyterian Church is located in Madison Township, Washington County, Indiana. The church was established in February 1816 at the house of Alex McKinney, Sr. and organized by Rev. Samuel Shannon with thirteen members. The church was first called Bethel, but soon changed its name to Livonia. The early church was served by several ministers, including Rev. Samuel E. Barr, who was minister from 1852 to 1864, then returned in October 1875 and served the church for at least another year. Livonia Presbyterian is still an active congregation and its present church was built in 1856.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
Livonia Presbyterian Church. "Home." Facebook. Accessed February 9, 2022. https://www.facebook.com/livoniapresbyterian/?ref=page_internal.
"Reaching Century Mark: Livonia Presbyterian Church Joins Indiana in Celebrating One Hundredth Anniversary." Salem Republican Leader (IN), August 11, 1916. https://newspaperarchive.com.
Stevens, Warder W. Cetennial History of Washington County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions. Indianapolis, Ind.: B.F. Bowen and Company, 1916.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
Livonia Presbyterian Church. "Home." Facebook. Accessed February 9, 2022. https://www.facebook.com/livoniapresbyterian/?ref=page_internal.
"Reaching Century Mark: Livonia Presbyterian Church Joins Indiana in Celebrating One Hundredth Anniversary." Salem Republican Leader (IN), August 11, 1916. https://newspaperarchive.com.
Stevens, Warder W. Cetennial History of Washington County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions. Indianapolis, Ind.: B.F. Bowen and Company, 1916.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Keith Arnold Kensinger.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2022/02/09 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2022/02/09 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Barr, Samuel E. (Person)
- Title
- Livonia Presbyterian Church history
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
