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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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 651 times since then and 37 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.
