Etna in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1st Baptist Church
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, April 1, 2022
1. 1st Baptist Church Marker
Dryden, 1830. Organized 1804
1st church built, 1807
Rev. John Lasure, 1st pastor
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 42° 29.133′ N, 76° 23.117′ W. Marker is in Etna, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is at the intersection of Upper Creek Road and Etna Road (County Route 109), on the left when traveling north on Upper Creek Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Upper Creek Road, Etna NY 13062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Underground Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (approx. half a mile away); “Daddy” (approx. 2.9 miles away); Wagonshed (approx. 3.2 miles away); Birthplace of William R. "Daddy" George (approx. 3.6 miles away); Historic District (approx. 4½ miles away); Edward Griswold (1758-1843) (approx. 4½ miles away); Dryden War Memorial (approx. 4½ miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 36 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 1, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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