Fonda in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Reformed Dutch Church of Caughnawaga
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 4, 2019
1. Reformed Dutch Church of Caughnawaga Marker
Komteyea, laett ons op gaen tot den bergh des heeren to
den huyse des Godes Jacob op dat hy ons leerevansyne
wegen en dat wy wandele in syne paden.This boulder marks the site of Reformed Dutch Church of Caughnawaga, organized 1758, erected 1763. Generals Schuyler and Herkimer encamped their armies here January 18 1776.
Erected 1910 by Caughnawaga Chapter, D.A.R.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 18, 1776.
Location. 42° 57.345′ N, 74° 21.957′ W. Marker is in Fonda, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker is on East Main Street (New York State Route 5) east of Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fonda NY 12068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Romeyn (here, next to this marker); Caughnawga Church (a few steps from this marker); Fonda Cemetery (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Douw Fonda (approx. 0.3 miles
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 4, 2019
2. Reformed Dutch Church of Caughnawaga Marker
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More about this marker. The first part of the the inscription is in Dutch. It is a Biblical quote and a suitable English translation is shown in the boldface below:
But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the ... shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to ... the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: ... nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares...
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
