Cortlandt Manor in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of St. Peter’s Church
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
1. Site of St. Peter’s Church Marker
This stone and tablet has been erected by the Cornelia Beekman Chapter Jr. Sons and Daughters of the Revolution November 28, 1914, with the consent of the rector, wardens and the vestrymen of St. Peter’s Church, to mark the place where this original St. Peter’s Church has stood ever since it was consecrated August 9, 1767.
Erected 1914 by Jr. Sons and Daughters of the Revolution - Cornelia Beekman Chapter.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is November 28, 1752.
Location. 41° 18.83′ N, 73° 54.017′ W. Marker is in Cortlandt Manor, New York, in Westchester County. Marker is at the intersection of Oregon Road and Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Oregon Road. Marker is located in front of Old St. Peter’s Church in Hillside Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cortlandt Manor NY 10567, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. French Soldiers of the Revolutionary War (here, next to this marker); Heroes of the American Revolution (here, next to this marker); 160th Anniversary of St. Peter’s (here, next to this marker); Old Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Old Cemetery
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
2. Site of St. Peter’s Church Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
3. Marker in Hillside Cemetery
The marker is seen here to the left of the front door of St. Peter’s Church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
4. St. Peter’s Church
General George Washington attended services at St. Peter's Church during the Revolutionaly War. The church was also used as an Army hospital by French General Rochambeau in 1781-82, before and after the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on May 13, 2012, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
