Woodbridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge
Founded 1675
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
1. First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge Marker
A house of worship has stood on this site since 1675. In that year a religious meeting house was built which was also the seat of Woodbridge Township government. The founders of Woodbridge were Puritans and the church was non denominational until 1710 when it became Presbyterian. The church is the sixth oldest congregation in New Jersey. The cemetery dates back to the earliest history of Woodbridge with the oldest stone dated 1690.
Erected 2000.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1675.
Location. 40° 33.698′ N, 74° 16.425′ W. Marker is in Woodbridge, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Rahway Avenue and Port Reading Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Rahway Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodbridge NJ 07095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Barron Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Barron Estate (within shouting distance of this marker); Aaron Dunn Homestead/Jost-Keating House
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Also see . . . First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge, NJ. Church website homepage (Submitted on January 19, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
2. First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
3. Marker at the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
4. First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
5. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 19, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
