Near Ringoes in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
United First Presbyterian Church of Amwell
Inscription.
Founded as a German Reform church in 1749 by Palentine Settlers from Germany. Stone church originally in adjoining cemetery. Became a Presbyterian church in 1810. Original entrance faced south.
Erected by East Amwell Township Historic Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 40° 26.503′ N, 74° 51.362′ W. Marker is near Ringoes, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is at the intersection of Old York Road (New Jersey Route 179) and Dutch Lane, on the right when traveling north on Old York Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ringoes NJ 08551, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, specifically in Central Jersey, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: Amwell Academy (approx. half a mile away); Coronet Geary Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of St. Andrew's Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Academy of Arts & Science (approx. 0.8 miles away); Black River and Western Railroad (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ringoes (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bellis - Durham - Totten Farm (approx. 0.9 miles away); Steam Era Signal & Switchstand (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringoes.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,749 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

