Little Stone Presbyterian Church
Abernethy RM 186, Saskatchewan, S0G, Canada
Formally Recognized:
1985/03/11
Other Name(s)
Little Stone Presbyterian Church
Old Stone Church
Links and documents
n/a
Construction Date(s)
1892/01/01 to 1892/12/31
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2005/01/31
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Little Stone Presbyterian Church is a Municipal Heritage Property in the Rural Municipality of Abernethy 186 located 5 km southeast of the Village of Abernethy. The property features an 1892 fieldstone church and cemetery dating from 1884.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of the Little Stone Presbyterian Church lies in its association with the original pioneers of the area. Built in 1892, the building is the oldest church in the area and only church built entirely of fieldstone. The church was built entirely by the volunteer labour of the original pioneers in the area, including local notable William Motherwell. The property served as the central community gathering place until the construction of the first schoolhouse in 1894. The church remained active until 1905 when a new church was built in Abernethy. The property stands as a commemoration to the spirit of the pioneers who were associated with the church, many of whom are buried in its cemetery.
Source:
Rural Municipality of Abernethy No. 186 Bylaw 85-4.
Character-Defining Elements
The heritage value of the Old Stone Presbyterian Church resides in the following character-defining elements:
-the location of the church on its original location
-the use of local construction techniques, such as the fieldstone masonry construction of the church;
-those elements that honour the memory of the early pioneers, such as the location of the cemetery in its original location adjoining the church.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Saskatchewan
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (SK)
Recognition Statute
Heritage Property Act, s. 11(1)(a)
Recognition Type
Municipal Heritage Property
Recognition Date
1985/03/11
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
1892/01/01 to 1905/12/31
Theme - Category and Type
- Building Social and Community Life
- Religious Institutions
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Mortuary Site, Cemetery or Enclosure
Historic
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Religious Facility or Place of Worship
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
Rev. Alex Robson
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation
Heritage Resources Branch
1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK
File: PHP 613
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
MHP 613
Status
Published
Related Places
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