Near Delhi in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Christian Church at Fitch's Bridge

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2019

1. Christian Church at Fitch's Bridge Marker

Inscription. Congregation formed 1822 promoting union with all Christians. Gideon Frisbee leased this land to erect a house of worship to trustees Newell Dodge, Putnam Farrington, Daniel Frisbee, John Hammond and Clark Sloat later razed. The present church, built by James Adams, was dedicated September 18,1860 with Pastor Daniel Grant. Placed on State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2001.

Erected 2006 by Delaware County Historical Society, Christian Church Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1860.

Location. 42° 17.952′ N, 74° 52.728′ W. Marker is near Delhi, New York, in Delaware County. It is on New York State Route 19, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delhi NY 13753, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Southern Tier.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fitches Crossing Covered Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fitch's Covered Bridge (about 400 feet away); Frisbee House (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Anti-Rent Wars (approx. 1.1 miles away); The 144th Regiment (approx. 2.4 miles away); Delaware County Civil War Memorial

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(approx. 2.4 miles away); Charles Evans Hughes (approx. 2.4 miles away); 1800 Church (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delhi.

Also see . . . Christian Church - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on January 22, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2019

2. Christian Church at Fitch's Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.