Chester in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Congregational Church
Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 4, 2009
1. First Congregational Church Marker
Congregation, organized 1740. Oldest of this denomination west of the Hudson River. Built 1856. Notable for Greek Revival architecture and rare interior Trompe L'Oeil painting.
Erected by Morris County Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 40° 47.216′ N, 74° 41.777′ W. Marker is in Chester, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is on Hillside Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Hillside Rd, Chester NJ 07930, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sgt. Larry W. Maysey (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chester Veterans Monument (about 500 feet away); Brick Tavern (about 500 feet away); Chester Area Veterans Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); Milltown - A 19th Century Village (approx. 1.4 miles away); Bartley Turbine (approx. 1.4 miles away); Cooper Gristmill (approx. 1.4 miles away); Hacklebarney (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.
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Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 4, 2009
2. First Congregational Church Marker
Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 4, 2009
3. Plaque above main entrance
1st Congregational Church
1st house of worship was erected 1747.
2nd in 1803, and the 3rd in 1856.
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise"
"Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord."
Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 4, 2009
4. First Congregational Church
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,094 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
