The Church Building
The Shawnee Presbyterian Church in Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA, traces its history back to 1750, when William Allen of Philadelphia conveyed five acres of land to Nicolas DePuy for a “Presbyterian Meeting House.” The names of the Building Committee and the initials of the 1752 Committee can be seen on the church foundation.
The original “Old Stone Church” featured a high pulpit with a sounding board and window sills above the heads of the seated congregation to thwart attacks. The building has been used by Presbyterian, Dutch Reformed, Lutheran, German Reformed, and Baptist congregations.
The present brick structure was erected on the original stone foundation in 1853. Ann DePuy Erb, great-granddaughter of Nicholas DePuy, laid the cornerstone. The narthex and chancel were added in 1893.
Image: Drawing of Old Stone Church, 1752
“Wherever two or three are gathered in My name, there am I with them.”
— Matthew 18:20 NIV
Image: Church and cemetery ca. 1950
The Cemetery
The historic cemetery is the oldest in Monroe County, PA. We offer a self-guided walking tour with major stops, including sites dating back to 1752.
Shawnee Presbyterian Church
A friendly congregation where all people can freely come and worship, experience family fellowship, feel the presence of God’s love in a historical and recreational setting, and be a beacon of God’s light to the world.
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(570) 421-5518
P.O. Box 145, 1129 Shawnee Church Rd., Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356
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