Village of Chester in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Leslie Smith, March 3, 2002
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
First Presbyterian Church
Oldest church in Chester
Sanctuary dedicated in 1854
replacing two former sites.
Additions in 1884 and 1987
Erected by Chester Kiwanis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 41° 21.411′ N, 74° 16.644′ W. Marker is in Village of Chester, New York, in Orange County. It is on Main Street (New York State Route 94) 0.1 miles north of Academy Avenue ( Route 94), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 94-96 Main Street, Chester NY 10918, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Yelverton Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Militia of Orange and Ulster (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Artillery Encampment 1779 (about 700 feet away); Korean and Viet Nam Wars Monument (approx. Ό mile away); World War I Monument & Chester Bicentennial Commission Time Capsule (approx. Ό mile away); Wawayanda Patent
this page online
Photographed by Clifton Patrick, September 13, 2009
2. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. This page has been viewed 954 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
