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Caernarvon Historical Society and Museum, Churchtown, PA

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Caernarvon Historical Society and Museum

A former 1843 Presbyterian church in Caernarvon Township that now serves as the historical society's headquarters and archive.

Churchtown, PA

About Caernarvon Historical Society and Museum

The building began as a Presbyterian church in 1843 and later passed through several other uses before falling into disrepair. The Caernarvon Historical Society, founded in 1975, restored it in time for the 1976 Bicentennial and dedicated it as the Society's headquarters in 1979. Its stonework, arched doorways, and original pulpit area remain largely intact. The Society keeps its archives in the building and displays historical artifacts from Caernarvon Township. The Donegal Presbytery gave the property to the Society in 2004.

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