Linlithgo in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1722
The Livingston Memorial Church and lands were donated by Robert Livingston, First Lord of Livingston Manor (1654-1728.).
Born in Ancrum, Scotland, he arrived in the new world in 1673, and is the founder of one of the oldest and most influential families in New York.
The first Lord of the Manor and his wife, Alida Schuyler Van Rensselaer, were both buried in the vault below the church. All three Lords of Livingston Manor are buried in the crypt with their families.
Completed in 1722, this church was one of the earliest churches in New York State. The new brick church was built on the same spot in 1870. Succeeding generations of Livingston descendants are buried in the crypts.
This sign was placed for the 300th anniversary of the original memorial church by the Livingston family 2022.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1673.
Location. 42° 10.255′ N, 73° 50.829′ W. Marker is in Linlithgo, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of Wire Road and Half Circle Road, on the right on Wire Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Wire Rd, Germantown NY 12526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Memorial Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Manor House Site (approx. 0.6 miles away); Burden (approx. 1.3 miles away); Olana Viewshed (approx. 2.2 miles away); Old Road House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Site of First Lutheran Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Wanatonka Island (approx. 2.7 miles away); Sharp’s Landing (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Linlithgo.
Also see . . . The Livingstons of New York (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 13, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
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