Coila in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Coila United Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, September 12, 2020
1. The Coila United Presbyterian Church Marker
Formerly the Associate Presbyterian Congregation of Cambridge.
Organized August 13, 1785
First building erected on this site in 1786
Present building erected in 1833
First pastor - Rev. Thomas Beveridge
During the first one hundred and fifty years of the history of the congregation there were but six pastors.
Site deeded from Jonathan French to first trustees in 1786.
Erected 1938 by New York State Education Department, Coila United Presbyterian Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is August 13, 1785.
Location. 43° 2.093′ N, 73° 24.016′ W. Marker is in Coila, New York, in Washington County. Marker is on New York State Route 372 south of Content Farm Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 93 NY-372, Cambridge NY 12816, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sergeant Frederick W. Mausert, III (approx. one mile away); Cambridge War Memorials (approx. one mile away); Hubbard Hall (approx. 1.1 miles away); Continental Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Church in Cambridge Patent
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, September 12, 2020
2. The Coila United Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
