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

Wyckoff Reformed Church

Built 1806

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2008

1. Wyckoff Reformed Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Once known as the Reformed Dutch Church of Wyckoff, this was the first church to be erected in the Township. It was established by members of Ponds Church at Oakland who lived in this area. They constructed the building of local stone and timber on one-half acre of land purchased in 1805. Peter DeWitt was the first pastor. Early settlers are buried in the churchyard.Sponsored by Mae Seitz Memorial Fund. 1981

Erected 1981 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 121.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 41° 0.404′ N, 74° 10.427′ W. Marker is in Wyckoff, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Wyckoff Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 580 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff NJ 07481, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of

Photographed By Chip Renner, 2016

2. Wyckoff Reformed Church Marker

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this marker, measured as the crow flies. Van Voorhees – Quackenbush – Zabriskie House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stagg Homestead (approx. 1½ miles away); The Ackerman House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Franklin Avenue (approx. 2 miles away); The Valentine Homestead (approx. 2 miles away); Lozier House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Franklin Lake (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wyckoff.

Also see . . .
1. Wyckoff Reformed Church. Church website homepage (Submitted on October 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on October 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker on Wyckoff Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2008

3. Marker on Wyckoff Avenue

Wyckoff Reformed Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2008

4. Wyckoff Reformed Church

The cemetery where many of the early settlers of the area are buried can be seen in the background of this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,371 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on March 21, 2017, by Chip Renner of Rochelle Park, N.j.. 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.