Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. George's Church

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 5, 2022

1. St. George's Church Marker

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This Episcopal church, completed in 1854, succeeds earlier ones built on this site in 1746 and 1821. Its design in Gothic style is the work of Wills & Dudley. The congregation organized in 1702, received a charter from King George III in 1761. Francis Lewis, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, served as churchwarden and vestryman from 1769 to 1790.

Erected 1961 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 40° 45.63′ N, 73° 49.845′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. Marker is on Main Street just south of 38th Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38-02 Main St, Flushing NY 11354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named St. George's Church (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Flushing

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 5, 2022

2. St. George's Church Marker

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(about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orange Trail / Green Trail (about 800 feet away); Flushing Public Art (about 800 feet away); Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quaker Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hon. Alfred J. Kennedy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Daniel Carter Beard Square (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.