Cobble Hill in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Paul Catholic Church
Did You Know?
Built in 1836, St. Paul is the oldest Catholic church building in New York State.
Its courtyard (open to the public) is the grave site of Cornelius Heeney, an Irish immigrant whose charity was a force for good in the early days of our city. By his death in 1848, he had not only financed several churches but also the city's first free school and several orphanages.
In May 1903, Saint Paul hosted the first Communion Breakfast in the U.S.A., launching what would become a beloved national tradition.
Today, St. Paul carries on this heritage through educational and cultural activities and frequent visits to the homebound (including Cobble Hill Nursing Home).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Events • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1903.
Location. 40° 41.241′ N, 73° 59.615′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Cobble Hill. It is on Court Street just north of Wyckoff Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 190
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cornelius Heeney (a few steps from this marker); Burial Site of Cornelius Heeney (within shouting distance of this marker); Gene's Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cobble Hill Historic District (about 600 feet away); Ponkiesberg Fortification (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dunham House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brooklyn (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Cobble Hill Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 2,028 times since then and 177 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
