Rose Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Moravian Church

Since 1748

Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 31, 2010

1. First Moravian Church Marker

Inscription. The Moravian Church, known in history as the Unitas Fratrum or Unity of the Brethren is one of the oldest continuing Protestant denominations…. Founded by the followers of John Hus in Bohemia in 1457, and spreading to Germany, England, and America in the 1700’s, it is now a global fellowship in over 20 lands…. The first Moravian Church of New York was organized in 1748, when the population of the city was 8000, and was located at Fulton and Dutch Streets. The present site was acquired in 1869…. This congregation was the only one on Manhattan Island whose services were uninterrupted during the Revolutionary War. It has served Christ and community for over 400 years…. With a membership embracing many nationalities this church is a house of prayer for all peoples. You, too, are invited to attend its services and to call upon its pastor or members for any service they can render in the name of Christ.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1457.

Location. 40° 44.63′ N, 73° 58.907′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Rose Hill. It is at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 30th Street, on the left when traveling south on Lexington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 154 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chester Alan Arthur (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Right Reverend Monsignor William A. Courtney, P.R. (about 500 feet away); 2 Park Avenue Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); 71st Regiment Armory (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Academy of Dramatic Arts (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Grolier Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Herman Melville (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Armory Art Show (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . First Moravian Church. American Guild of Organists entry. (Submitted on June 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

First Moravian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 31, 2010

2. First Moravian Church

The marker is visible on the East 30th Street side.

First Moravian Church plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 31, 2010

3. First Moravian Church plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 865 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.