Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of the former Dutch Reformed Church of Richmond
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
1. Site of the former Dutch Reformed Church of Richmond Marker
The building in this photograph was erected in 1808 by the Dutch Reformed Church in Richmond, Staten Island. It originally stood about two block from here, on Arthur Kill Road at Center Street. Around 1885-1887, when the building was no longer in use as a church, it was relocated to this area of Center Street to be used as storage or work space for the nearby Marsh & Nolan carriage and wagon manufactury. The building seen in the background at far left is now Historic Richmond Town's Stephens-Black House.
The former church's demolition was reported in the Richmond County Advance on April 11, 1903: "Another Old Land-Mark Gone. Another old and valued land-mark disappears. For several days past workmen have been engaged in demolishing the old Dutch Reformed Church at Richmond, and the work of 'progressive vandalism' is about completed…" However, the original parsonage building, where ministers of the church lived from 1855 to 1875, stands on Arthur Kill Road at Clarke Avenue.
Erected by Historic Richmond Town.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1903.
Location. 40° 34.275′ N, 74° 8.697′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Richmondtown (within shouting distance of this marker); Rezeau-Van Pelt Family Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Richmond County Mutual Insurance Company (about 300 feet away); Site of the Richmond County Jail (about 300 feet away); Site of Aquilino's Pizzeria and Restaurant (about 300 feet away); Site of Dobler's Court House Hotel (about 300 feet away); Site of 18th century structures (about 600 feet away); The Treasure House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
2. Site of the former Dutch Reformed Church of Richmond Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
