Robert Kennedy Memorial Presbyterian Church
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The Robert Kennedy Memorial Presbyterian Church, also known as the Welsh Run Presbyterian Church, is an historic, American Presbyterian church that is located in Montgomery Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.


History and architectural features

Built in 1871, this historic structure is a -story, frame, Italianate-style building that is three bays wide and four bays long and has a central
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and gable roof. It features a
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window that was created by the
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in New York in 1934. The property includes the church cemetery, which was established in 1774. The church is named for the Rev. Robert Kennedy, who served the congregation from 1802 to 1816 and from 1825 to 1843. ''Note:'' This includes It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.


References

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