Dumont in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old North Church
Organized in 1723 as the Schraalenburgh Reformed Dutch Church. First church was built in 1728. In 1801 the present Old North Reformed Church was built, one mile north of first site, and continues as a Reformed congregation. This sanctuary is considered one of the finest examples of early American church architecture. Its churchyard is the resting place of many Revolutionary War soldiers.
Sponsored by Old Schraalenburgh Historical Society
Erected by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1723.
Location. 40° 56.423′ N, 73° 59.641′ W. Marker is in Dumont, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Madison Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dumont NJ 07628, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Grateful Remembrance (here, next to this marker); Derick Banta House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Merritt Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Camp Merritt (approx. 0.9 miles away); South Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); African American Baptist Church Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Slave Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Zabriskie-Christie House (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dumont.
Also see . . .
1. Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on April 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Brief History of Dumont. Dumont Online website entry (Submitted on April 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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