South Side in Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2025
1. St. Paul's Church National Historic Site Marker
St. Paul's Church Historic Site preserves an important chapter in our nation's early history, helping to tell the story of the development of colonial society and the road to the American Revolution.
It consists of an 18th century stone church that was used as a military field hospital during the American Revolution, an adjoining historic cemetery with stones that date back to 1704, and a museum with Exhibitions on local and national history.
This site, located at the center of the colonial town of Eastchester, was the scene of the Election of 1733, which raised issues of freedom of religion and the press.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1704.
Location. 40° 53.609′ N, 73° 49.534′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, New York, in Westchester County. It is in the South Side. It is on South Columbus Avenue (New York State Route 22) 0.1 miles north of South 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 897 S Columbus Ave, Mount Vernon NY 10550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley 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 walking distance of this marker: St. Pauls Church, Eastchester (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While the interpretive signage is locked behind glass, it is of a durable material that would be weather-resistant or weatherproof if the glass weren't there.
— Submitted April 25, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2025
2. St. Paul's Church National Historic Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
