Shore Acres on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. John's Church

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 9, 2022

1. St. John's Church Marker

Inscription. This parish, organized in 1843 by members of St. Andrew's Church, worshipped first in a nearby frame structure where Cornelius Vanderbilt was the first child baptized. This church, designed in a Gothic style by Arthur Gilman was dedicated in 1871 by Bishop Horatio Potter.

Erected 1962 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 40° 36.682′ N, 74° 3.823′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Shore Acres. Marker is on Bay Street just north of Hope Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1334 Bay St, Staten Island NY 10305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of The Child Victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing (a few steps from this marker); Quarantine Boarding Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alice Austen House (approx. ¼ mile away); Arthur Von Briesen Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Firefighter Robert J. Cordice (approx. 0.4 miles away); September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Mary’s Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 9, 2022

2. St. John's Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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