Greenville in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. Beriah Hotchkin A.M.
Greenville Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2024
1. Rev. Beriah Hotchkin A.M. Marker
Rev. Beriah Hotchkin A.M.
The founder of this church and its pastor from A.D. 1793, till A.D. 1824. The first American missionary west of the Hudson River, a Godly man, a profound theologian, an able preacher, a faithful and revered pastor and friend.
Erected 1872 by Greenville Presbyterian Church Congregation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 42° 25.005′ N, 74° 1.36′ W. Marker is in Greenville, New York, in Greene County. It is on New York State Route 32 0.1 miles north of Route 81, on the left when traveling north. The marker is mounted above the east/front entrance of the 1860 Greenville Presbyterian Church, now known as Prevost Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11199 New York Route 32, Greenville NY 12083, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. 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 walking distance of this marker: Site of Greenville Free Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin L. Drake (about 400 feet away, measured in
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Regarding Rev. Beriah Hotchkin A.M.. Contributing property, Greenville Presbyterian Church Complex, National Register of Historic Places #85000657.
From the National Register Nomination:
Organized in 1790, the Greenville Presbyterian Church congregation is recognized as the first non-Dutch church to have been established in the Catskill Mountain region west of the Hudson River. The two acres on which the Greenville Presbyterian Church Complex stands was a donation by Major Augustine Prevost, one of the community founders, in 1800, to be used for religious and educational purposes.
Built in 1860, the Greenville Presbyterian Church is a one and one-half story Greek Revival style structure which rests on a stone block foundation. The facade features flush board siding while the sideand rear elevations are sheathed in narrow clapboards. The pedimented facade is distinguished by a projecting three-story bell tower consisting of a square base, a belfry, and an octagonal spire with a gold cone and weathervane on top. All three sections are marked by broad paneled corner pilasters and deep overhanging eaves with molded entablatures. The base of the tower features a central small square stained-glass window while the belfry has rectangular openings on all sides. The bell tower rises from the central pedimented entrance which is supported by square paneled pillars.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 20242. Greenville Presbyterian Church (1860) EntranceThe Rev. Beriah Hotchkin A.M. memorial marker is mounted directly above the front entrance.
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1. Greenville Presbyterian Church History. Excerpt:
The first church edifice was erected in 1793, a little northwest of the present site. On Apr. 18, 1794, the church adopted the name of the Congregational Church of Greenfield; and on that day called the Rev. Beriah Hotchkin. On Nov. 12, 1799, it was voted to build a new meeting house. It was raised Aug. 27, 1800; it stood near the present site. On Apr. 6, 1808, the name of the town was changed to Freehold, and on Mar. 17, 1809, the final change was made to Greenville. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held Mar. 20, 1844 it was voted to enlarge and remodel the house of worship, and to raise two thousand dollars for the purpose.(Submitted on July 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)The rebuilt church edifice was burned to the ground, shortly after midnight early Sabbath morning, January 9th, 1859. In 1860, the present church was erected on the same site.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 20243. National Register of Historic Places Marker(mounted on left side of front entrance)
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
2. Deacon Beriah Hotchkin (Find A Grave). Excerpt:
(Prattsburgh Pioneer Cemetery, Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York, USA) Beriah Hotchkin's inscription reads: "Sacred to the memory of Rev Beriah Hotchkin, late Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Greenville, NY who departed this life January 29 1829 in the 77th year of his age and 44th year of his ministry..."(Submitted on July 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2024
4. Greene County Historical Register Marker
Registered Historic Site
Greene County Historical Register
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2024
5. Greenville Presbyterian Church (1860)
(east/front elevation)
(east/front elevation)
From the National Register Nomination: The recessed entrance is framed by pilasters which support a full entablature. Flanking the double paneled doors are fluted Ionic columns. Paneled corner pilasters support the shallow pedimented gable roof of the structure.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2024
6. Greenville Presbyterian Church (1860)
(south elevation)
(south elevation)
From the National Register Nomination: The side elevations feature paneled corner pilasters and a broad overhanging cornice with full entablature. Four stained-glass windows, measuring approximately 16' x 4', distinguish the side (north and south) elevations.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2024
7. Greenville Presbyterian Church (1860) (northeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
