Westfield in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Presbyterian Church and Society
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
1. First Presbyterian Church and Society Marker
Founded 1808
First Church in Chautauqua County
Called Chautauqua Church
Organized by Rev. John Lindsey
Met at cross roads
Part of Presbytery of Erie, Pennsylvania
Transferred to Presbytery of Buffalo
1824
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 42° 19.258′ N, 79° 34.645′ W. Marker is in Westfield, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker is on South Portage Street (Route 394) north of McClurg Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 South Portage Street, Westfield NY 14787, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McClurg Park (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memoriam (about 400 feet away); The Lincoln-Bedell Statue Park (about 500 feet away); The Mack House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harriet Campbell-Taylor House (approx. half a mile away); Early Settlers of Portland, Westfield & Ripley (approx. 0.6 miles away); These Concord Grape Vines (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westfield.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
2. First Presbyterian Church and Society Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
4. National Register of Historic Places plaque on the church
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
