Port Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Founding of the Dutch Church

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

1. Founding of the Dutch Church Marker

Inscription.
In 1665, a small group of the first Dutch settlers to come to the shores of this island banded together for the worship of Almighty God. Through three centuries faithful men and women have continued this ministry to the community, the nation, and the world.

Therefore on this 2nd day of May 1965, we do humbly and gratefully commemorate the tercentenary of the founding of this congregation.

"Unless the Lord builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain."
Psalm 127:11

Erected 1965.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1965.

Location. 40° 38.376′ N, 74° 7.941′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Port Richmond. Marker is at the intersection of Port Richmond Avenue and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Port Richmond Avenue. Marker is on the front of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island NY 10302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); Five Brothers (a few steps from this marker);

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Burial Place (a few steps from this marker); St. James Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sullivan’s Attack (about 800 feet away); Faber Park and Pool (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away in New Jersey). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

2. Founding of the Dutch Church Marker

Reformed Protestant Dutch Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

3. Reformed Protestant Dutch Church

The marker is seen here on the left side of the Dutch Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.