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

Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church

Photographed By Tara Buckstad-Russo, July 20, 2012

1. Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Was built on land donated by Thomas Woods & consecrated on August 7, 1900. Father Vincent Arcese, Rector of Saint Josephs' Convent & Sanatorium served as pastor from 1900 until his death in 1946. Humphrey Toomey and Michael Galligan served as the first trustees.

Erected by Town of Forestburgh.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 41° 33.026′ N, 74° 45.126′ W. Marker is in Forestburgh, New York, in Sullivan County. Marker is on County Route 43, 0.6 miles west of New York State Route 42. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Forestburgh NY 12777, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Agnes DeMille (here, next to this marker); Site of Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Here Stood one of the Stage Coach Stations (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Log Cabin (approx. 0.7 miles away); Town Hall Site (approx. 1.6 miles away); Ruddick Pond (approx. 2.3 miles away); Moore's Turning Mill and Saw Mill (approx. 3 miles away); Saint Josephs (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forestburgh.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2012, by Tara Buckstad-Russo of Forestburgh, New York. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 15 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 24, 2012, by Tara Buckstad-Russo of Forestburgh, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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