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Presbyterian Church The Bentonsport Presbyterian Church, constructed of brick and Georgian in style, was dedicated in 1855. It was one of at least four churches once serving the town. Its clear-toned bell was originally on a steamboat. Owned and restored by the Bentonsport Improvement Association, the church offers non-denominational services at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings and is often the site of a wedding. It is open to visitors 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, May - Oct.


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Presbyterian Church

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