Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters

Take your next trip with Atlas Obscura!

Our small-group adventures are inspired by our Atlas of the world's most fascinating places, the stories behind them, and the people who bring them to life.

Visit Adventures
Trips Highlight
Taktsang Lhakhang, also known as the “Tiger’s Nest”.
Bhutan • 11 days, 10 nights
Festivals & Temples of Bhutan
from
Macchu Picchu
Peru • 10 days, 9 nights
Peru: Machu Picchu & the Last Incan Bridges
from
View all trips
Top Destinations
Latest Places
Most Popular Places Random Place Lists Itineraries
Add a Place
Download the App
Top Destinations
View All Destinations »

Countries

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy
  • Japan

Cities

  • Amsterdam
  • Barcelona
  • Beijing
  • Berlin
  • Boston
  • Budapest
  • Chicago
  • London
  • Los Angeles
  • Mexico City
  • Montreal
  • Moscow
  • New Orleans
  • New York City
  • Paris
  • Philadelphia
  • Rome
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Stockholm
  • Tokyo
  • Toronto
  • Vienna
  • Washington, D.C.
Latest Places
View All Places »
The ‘Old Secretariat’ government building in New Delhi.
The 'Old Secretariat'
This set is inspired by a Roman arena.
Bozdağ Film Platolari
The Sea Water Distilling Plant.
Sea Water Distilling Plant
Contemplative paths.
Ayo Rock Formations
Latest Places to Eat & Drink
View All Places to Eat »
The pavlova comes crowned with jewel-like fruit.
Central Park Boathouse
The Village Tavern of Long Grove - exterior.
The Village Tavern
Hunter House Hamburgers
L’Escamoteur
Names on the bartop.
The Dive
Recent Stories
All Stories Video Podcast
Most Recent Stories
View All Stories »
The truth is out there—somewhere.
The Truth Is Out There at the Dreamland Resort (or Should We Say ‘Area 51?’)
17 days ago
Edward Payson Weston
How the 6-Day Race Became an American Spectator Obsession
19 days ago
Alresford Spy Toilet
This Public Bathroom in a Sleepy English Village Was an Epicenter for Cold War Espionage
21 days ago
Manhattan Well
The Manhattan Well: How Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton United to Solve a Murder Mystery
22 days ago

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
Places near me Random place
All the United States Ohio East Liverpool The First Evangelical Presbyterian Church

The First Evangelical Presbyterian Church

A storybook church made from a mesmerizing medley of multi-colored stones.

East Liverpool, Ohio

Added By
Robert Titus
Email
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list
A view of the church from a vacant lot.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
A view of the church from a vacant lot.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
A view of one wing of the church on the Jefferson Street side.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
All the mortar joints are red.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
An incredible assortment of colors!   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
A view of a corner showing colorful stained glass windows.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
Part of the main entrance.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
Beautiful stain glass windows   ski queen / Atlas Obscura User
The colors seem to change with sunlight on them.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
The main sanctuary?   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
The West Sixth Street entrance.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
An view of the front facing Jefferson Street.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
Another view of the front entrance.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list

About

Though this 1907 church sits atop a large hill in East Liverpool, Ohio, it looks better suited for a fantasy movie. It features two large entrances and multiple stained glass windows, which complement the elaborate exterior stone masonry.

The building's exterior sandstones are a symphony of colors, ranging from green, yellow, to grayish blue. And, all of the building's trim is done with red sandstones. The roof appears to be done with Spanish tiles, which are uncommon in this part of the United States.

Sunlight seems to bring the stones to life as it dances across the array of colors. You can visit the outside of the church at any time to see how the light affects the different hues. 

The building is home to an active congregation. They even have a Facebook page that's full of images and information about the church.

Related Tags

Churches Architectural Oddities Architecture Sacred Spaces

Know Before You Go

This remarkable place can be reached from Interstate 70 East at Bridgeport, Ohio. (Wheeling, West Virginia is right across the Ohio River from Bridgeport for reference.) Take Exit 225 at Bridgeport which is marked US 250/OH 7 and follow signs to Ohio Route 7 North. Once on Route 7 proceed 24 miles north to Steubenville, Ohio. Basically, you will be following the Ohio River. Drive through Steubenville. Continue to head North on Route 7 for 22 miles until you reach East Liverpool. Stay on Route 7 through the Route 30 interchange. As soon as you clear the interchange the first right turn is for Jefferson Street. Take this Street for 1/10 of a mile to the top of a hill where it meets West Sixth Avenue. Turn right and go 50 feet. You will be in front of the church. It is a one-hour drive from Bridgeport. The church may also be reached from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, via Interstate 376 and Route 30 west, leading into Ohio Route 7.

Community Contributors

Added By

rbt45769

Edited By

ski queen

  • ski queen

Published

April 17, 2019

Edit this listing

Make an Edit
Add Photos
The First Evangelical Presbyterian Church
300 West Sixth Ave.
East Liverpool, Ohio, 43920
United States
40.621233, -80.583129
Get Directions

Nearby Places

Sturgis House Mortuary Museum

East Liverpool, Ohio

miles away

Museum of Ceramics

East Liverpool, Ohio

miles away

World's Largest Teapot

Chester, West Virginia

miles away

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of East Liverpool

East Liverpool

Ohio

Places 4

Nearby Places

Sturgis House Mortuary Museum

East Liverpool, Ohio

miles away

Museum of Ceramics

East Liverpool, Ohio

miles away

World's Largest Teapot

Chester, West Virginia

miles away

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of East Liverpool

East Liverpool

Ohio

Places 4

Related Places

  • Ascoli Piceno, Italy

    Basilica di San Frances Musical Pillars

    These pillars at the main entrance of this church are actually a hidden musical instrument.

  • Drumheller, Alberta

    The Little Church

    A six-person chapel in the middle of Alberta's badlands.

  • Front view.

    Nafplio, Greece

    Church of Agioi Pantes

    A staircase made of gravestones leads up to this church built into a giant rock.

  • Église du Bon-Pasteur

    Lyon, France

    Église du Bon-Pasteur

    This abandoned church in central Lyon is missing its front stairs.

  • Templo del Señor de los Rayos.

    Aguascalientes, Mexico

    Templo del Señor de los Rayos (Temple of the Lord of the Rays)

    The history of this futuristic crypt-turned-temple is as curious as its facade.

  • View of the church and its spire.

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Church of Our Saviour

    Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

  • Normanton Church.

    Normanton, England

    Normanton Church

    The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.

  • Vals, France

    Église Notre-Dame de Vals (Church of Our Lady of Vals)

    A medieval church built into an ancient cave.

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
Atlas Obscura Membership

Become an Atlas Obscura Member


Join our community of curious explorers.

Become a Member

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Family Trip
  • Food & Drink
  • History & Culture
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2025 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.