History and Memorabilia

Pictures and Displays Commemorating 100 Years

A History of Witherspoon Presbyterian Church

The Reverend Dr. John Witherspoon

(1723?-1794)

Scottish born American clergyman, member of the Continental Congress, who was described as "the man who shaped America." He prayed "God grant that in America true religion and civil liberty may be inseparable... ." Reverend Witherspoon was responsible for publishing two American editions of the Bible.