Spencertown in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St Peter’s Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 16, 2020

1. St Peter’s Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Organized 1760 as a
congregational church.
Present building erected 1771.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.

Location. 42° 19.353′ N, 73° 32.726′ W. Marker is in Spencertown, New York, in Columbia County. It is at the intersection of South Street and New York State Route 203, on the left when traveling north on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spencertown NY 12165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Hudson Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 walking distance of this marker: Cpl. Frank R. Fratellenico, Jr. (here, next to this marker); St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church (a few

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steps from this marker); St. Peter’s Restoration (a few steps from this marker); 1914 - Honor Roll - 1918 (a few steps from this marker); Spencertown Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Spencertown Academy (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Corner Store (about 700 feet away); Elisha Williams (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spencertown.

Also see . . .
1. St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church. (Submitted on February 21, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. St. Peter's Presbyterian Church and Spencertown Cemetery - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on January 17, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

St Peter’s Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 16, 2020

2. St Peter’s Presbyterian Church

Marker is on the right side of the church

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.