Ridgewood in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Paramus Reformed Church
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009
1. Old Paramus Reformed Church Marker
Organized in 1725 by pioneer Dutch settlers, the congregation of this church has worshipped here over 240 years. First church, built 1735 on this land given by Peter Fauconier, a French Huguenot, was a headquarters of Gen. George Washington in 1778 and 1780. During the American Revolution it was used as a barracks, hospital and prison. Present structure, a model of Dutch Colonial architecture, was completed in 1800 using stones from the original church.
Erected 1966 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 43.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1725.
Location. 40° 59.116′ N, 74° 5.52′ W. Marker is in Ridgewood, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is on E Glen Avenue, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Near this House of God (a few steps from this marker); Schoolhouse Museum (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Glen Avenue (approx. 1.1 miles away); Jacob J. Zabriskie House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Beech Street School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Archibald Vroom House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Van Dien House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Abraham Godwin (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ridgewood.
Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009
2. Ridgewood Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009
3. Old Paramus Reformed Church Marker
The Old Paramus Reformed Church is located alongside busy Route 17, seen in the background of this photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009
4. Old Paramus Reformed Church
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009
5. Old Paramus Reformed Churchyard
Many veterans of the Revolutionary War lie here in the churchyard behind the Old Paramus Reformed Church.
Photographed by Chip Renner, circa 2015
6. Old Paramus Reformed Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,151 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on March 21, 2017, by Chip Renner of Rochelle Park, N.j..
