Closter in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Reformed Church of Closter

Built 1862

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

1. Reformed Church of Closter Marker

Inscription.
Established as the “Protestant Reformed Dutch Church of Closter City”, it was the first church erected in the Borough of Closter. Dedicated October 7, 1862, tradition says the church was the headquarters of the “Harrington Rifles”, a group of churchmen who drilled here for service in the Civil War. In 1868, the church housed first classroom in present Closter. The building has been enlarged and remodeled over the years.
Sponsored by the Reformed Church of Closter 1977

Erected 1977 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 64.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1786.

Location. 40° 58.415′ N, 73° 57.943′ W. Marker is in Closter, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of West Street and High Street (County Route 502), on the left when traveling north on West Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Closter NJ 07624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hilderbrant Naugle House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Closter Public School

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Harold Hess Lustron House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walter Parcells Homestead (approx. ¾ mile away); The Closter Horseman (approx. 0.8 miles away); Garret J. Durie House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sautes Tave’s Begraven Ground (approx. one mile away); Douwe Talema (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Closter.

Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on May 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker on West Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

2. Marker on West Street

Reformed Church of Closter image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

3. Reformed Church of Closter

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,404 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.