1205 Washington Ave
Ca. 1850

Originally built by the Disciples Church, this brck structure became the First Presbyterian Church of Morrisania in 1865. The congregation had been organized in 1849, and was placed under the supervision of Reverend Arthur Potts, from New York, in 1865. Soon after, they were able to request recognition and began plans for a new church. Instead of building a new structure on existing lots in their possession, the congregation decided to sell the land to purchase and renovate this church on Washington Avenue. Upon learning of the efforts made by the son of their late Pastor, Rev. George Potts D.D, the congregation of the University Place Church in Manhattan made a donation of $9,000 ($167K today) to help with the repairs. This included the addition of a new spire, a bell, and changes on the finish both of the exterior and interior. The church's name was changed to "Potts Memorial Presbyterian Church", as a tribute to their Pastor. In 1967, the building was purchased by the Evangelical Church of God.