Jamaica in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grace Church
Founded, in 1702, as the first mission of the English Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.
Present church, third on this site, erected in 1861. Dudley Field, architect, chancel enlarged in 1901 by Cady, Berg & See.
Church & churchyard designated a landmark by New York City in 1967
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1702.
Location. 40° 42.205′ N, 73° 48.058′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Jamaica. Marker is on Jamaica Avenue west of Parsons Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155-15 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica NY 11432, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grace Episcopal Church and Graveyard (here, next to this marker); La Casina Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Justice Marshall 1908 - 1993 (about 600 feet away); The King Mansion (about 800 feet away); Prospect Cemetery (about 800 feet away); The Old Stone Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
2. Grace Episcopal Church in Jamaica Center
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
3. Historic Photo of Grace Episcopal Church on display near the Parson/Archer Station
Fulton Street / Jamaica Avenue
1913
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
