Cranbury in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Second Presbyterian Church of Cranbury

Photographed By Stephen Kokoska, July 15, 2016

1. The Second Presbyterian Church of Cranbury Marker

Inscription.

The Second Presbyterian Church of Cranbury. . , The Sexton's House , The adjacent private home located at 3 Westminster Place was constructed in 1840 as the home of the Sexton of the Church. As with most historic homes in Cranbury, this house has been modified since its original construction.

The Church Chapel (also later known as the Westminster House) formerly stood in the area of the current driveway of the Sexton's House. This Chapel became the Cranbury Youth Center in 1945 and was utilized for numerous community functions. The building remained in that location for several decades after the Church was razed.

On the property across the street from the Sexton's House stood horse sheds used to house the horses for those attending services at the Church. The current garage for the Sexton's House was rebuilt in the 1970's from the last of those horse sheds.

Second Presbyterian Chruch , On this site stood the Second Presbyterian Church of Cranbury, constructed in 1838 on Church Street, now Westminster Place. In 1837, a number of members of the First Presbyterian Church decided to withdraw from the Church and erect a new house of worship on this property.

The Second Presbyterian Church served its members for almost a century until the re-unification of the First and Second Presbyterian congregations in 1935. This merger was accomplished largely through the efforts of Rev. Frank B. Everitt, who served as pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church from 1929-1935. The Church building was torn down a year later in 1936.

Westminster Cemetery and Monument , Westminster Cemetery was initially established for the congregation (and relations) of the Second Presbyterian Church. These burial grounds were later opened to members of the First Presbyterian Church (and relations) after the merger of the two churches. The cemetery is now open to all, regardless of religious affiliation.

Visitors are encouraged to visit the monument constructed in 1940 on the original site of the Church. This monument was erected to perpetuate the memory of the Second Presbyterian Church and to honor the ten pastors who served this Church. This monument may be viewed on the cemetery property behind this sign.

Specific individual plot locations and additional grave site information can be found at www.cranbury.org/history/Cemetery

The Sexton's House
The adjacent private home located at 3 Westminster Place was constructed in 1840 as the home of the Sexton of the Church. As with most historic homes in Cranbury, this house has been modified since its original construction.

Second Presbyterian Chruch
On this site stood the Second Presbyterian Church of Cranbury, constructed in 1838 on Church Street, now Westminster Place. In 1837, a number of members of the First Presbyterian Church decided to withdraw from the Church and erect a new house of worship on this property.

The Second Presbyterian Church served its members for almost a century until the re-unification of the First and Second Presbyterian congregations in 1935. This merger was accomplished largely

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through the efforts of Rev. Frank B. Everitt, who served as pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church from 1929-1935. The Church building was torn down a year later in 1936.

Westminster Cemetery and Monument
Westminster Cemetery was initially established for the congregation (and relations) of the Second Presbyterian Church. These burial grounds were later opened to members of the First Presbyterian Church (and relations) after the merger of the two churches. The cemetery is now open to all, regardless of religious affiliation.

Specific individual plot locations and additional grave site information can be found at www.cranbury.org/history/Cemetery

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 40° 18.842′ N, 74° 30.835′ W. Marker is in Cranbury, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Westminster Place and Wesley Place, on the left when traveling east

Photographed By Stephen Kokoska, July 15, 2016

2. The Second Presbyterian Church of Cranbury Marker

on Westminster Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cranbury NJ 08512, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Todd Beamer (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cranbury Dam (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Encampment (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cranberry Mills (approx. 0.4 miles away); The First Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Site of House of Dr. Hezekiah Stites (approx. 0.7 miles away); Parsonage Barn (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hightstown (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cranbury.

Sexton's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stephen Kokoska, July 15, 2016

3. Sexton's House

Monument to the Second Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stephen Kokoska, July 15, 2016

4. Monument to the Second Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2016, by Stephen Kokoska of North Brunswick, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2016, by Stephen Kokoska of North Brunswick, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.