Jamaica in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. Monica's Catholic Church

— York College Child and Family Center —

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024

1. St. Monica's Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. 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 • Churches & Religion • Education • Landmarks. 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. Marker 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.

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 of this marker); The Old Stone Church

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(about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock (about 700 feet away); La Casina Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church and Graveyard (approx. 0.2 miles away); Justice Marshall 1908 - 1993 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

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

The York College Child and Family Center, featuring its historic façade image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024

2. The York College Child and Family Center, featuring its historic façade

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 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.