Schoharie in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Oldest Building

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 7, 2013

1. Oldest Building Marker

Inscription. In Schoharie County 1743
Lutheran Parsonage
Peter N. Sommers, Dominie
First Services Held
Sept. 12, 1743

Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1743.

Location. 42° 39.867′ N, 74° 18.676′ W. Marker is in Schoharie, New York, in Schoharie County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 30) and Cemetery Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schoharie NY 12157, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Throop Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); Site of First School (within shouting distance of this marker); Schoharie Free Movies (within shouting distance of this marker); Schoharie Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schoharie (about 700 feet away); Lasell Hall (about 700 feet away); Schoharie Valley Railroad Complex (approx. 0.4 miles away); Swarts Tavern (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schoharie.

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At least one frame building in the Schoharie Valley survived the destructive raids of both the French and Indian War and the Revolution. The old Lutheran parsonage, built in 1743, stands behind the Lutheran Cemetery and Church, one of the oldest meeting houses in New York State.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The name Rev. Peter N. Sommers appears on other markers.

Additional keywords. 1743 Palatine House The Palatine House

Oldest Building Marker, Main Street in Schoharie, New York image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 7, 2013

2. Oldest Building Marker, Main Street in Schoharie, New York

The Old Lutheran Parsonage, Schoharie, New York image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, January 21, 2009

3. The Old Lutheran Parsonage, Schoharie, New York

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 17, 2009

4. The Old Lutheran Parsonage, Schoharie, New York

Old Lutheran Parsonage, Schoharie, New York image. Click for full size.

Lenore M. Rennenkampf, New York State Historic Trust, Jan 1972

5. Old Lutheran Parsonage, Schoharie, New York

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 21, 2009

6. Old Lutheran Parsonage, Schoharie, New York

Lenore M. Rennenkampf, New York State Historic Trust, Jan 1972

7. Old Lutheran Parsonage, Schoharie, New York

Old Lutheran Parsonage, Basement Firerplace image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 11, 2008

8. Old Lutheran Parsonage, Basement Firerplace

Old Lutheran Parsonage, Main Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 21, 2009

9. Old Lutheran Parsonage, Main Entrance

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 21, 2009

10. Old Lutheran Parsonage, Schoharie, New York

First Parsonage Marker, located near the Lutheran Parsonage image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 11, 2008

11. First Parsonage Marker, located near the Lutheran Parsonage

Site of
First Parsonage
of
P.N. Sommer Lutheran Parson
Erected in 1743
Present Building Has Been Preserved By
St. Paul's Lutheran Church At Schoharie.
Remains of Dominie Sommer Rest Beside
His Monument about 300 Feet Northwesterly From This Marker

Erected By
New York State Education Department
And Schoharie County Historical Society
1939

Old Lutheran Parsonage on National Register image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, April 1, 2017

12. Old Lutheran Parsonage on National Register

Old Lutheran Parsonage
Has Been Placed On The
National Register Of
Historic Places in 1972
By The United States
Department Of The Interior
William G. Pomeroy Foundation 2014

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 5, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 11, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 11, 12. submitted on July 3, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.