Jamaica in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Monica's Catholic Church
| | York College Child and Family Center | |
In commemoration of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Erected upon this site in 1856. Founded in 1838, St. Monica's parish was one of the Oldest Catholic communities on Long Island.
In 1979 the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission Designated the church as historical landmark.
The main structure of the original church collapsed in 1998 Leaving only the facade and bell tower, Now incorporated into the new building that Embraces the York College Child and Family Center
Erected by York College Child and Family Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Landmarks • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 40° 42.126′ N, 73° 47.881′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Jamaica. It is on 160th Street just south of Archer Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 94-20 160th Street, Jamaica NY 11433, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Prospect Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Prospect Cemetery (within shouting distance
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . St. Monica's Church - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation. (Submitted on January 16, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Additional keywords. historic preservation
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
2. The York College Child and Family Center, featuring its historic faηade
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
