Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Congregational Church

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2016

1. First Congregational Church Marker

Inscription.
First Congregational Church First Congregational Church. Organized June 16, 1816. Jamestown's first religious society. Met at Main and Fifth Streets where a church built in 1829 served until this Gothic ediface was erected in 1869. This is the oldest church building in Jamestown.

Erected 1986 by Jamestown Centennial Committee, State of New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1816.

Location. 42° 5.831′ N, 79° 14.209′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker is on East 3rd Street, 0.1 miles east of Prendergast Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 East 3rd Street, Jamestown NY 14701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the Foote Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert H. Jackson (about 400 feet away); The Jamestown Academy (about 500 feet away); The First Theater (about 700 feet away); Site of Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Site of Ahlstrom Piano Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Underground Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Furniture Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.

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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2016

2. Congregational Church & Marker

Presently repurposed as the "Spire Theater"

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.