Danby in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Jerusalem Church Site
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 4, 2024
1. New Jerusalem Church Site Marker
Organized 1816, built 1824
Founded by Dr. Lewis Beers
Physician, pastor, justice and pioneer settler, 1797
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 42° 20.573′ N, 76° 27.944′ W. Marker is in Danby, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is at the intersection of Danby Road (Route 96B) and Curtis Road, on the left when traveling north on Danby Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spencer NY 14883, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. This was the first church (approx. one mile away); Soldiers Monument (approx. 1.1 miles away); Town of Danby (approx. 1.1 miles away); Danby Pioneers (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cayuga Indian Village (approx. 1.2 miles away); Six Mile Creek (approx. 4.2 miles away); Railroad Trestle (approx. 4.3 miles away); Votes For Women (approx. 4.6 miles away).
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Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 4, 2024
2. New Jerusalem Church Site Marker
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 4, 2024
3. New Jerusalem Church Site Marker
Across the road from the marker.
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 4, 2024
4. New Jerusalem Church Site Marker
Across the road heading north.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
