Phelps in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of the First Church in Phelps
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, April 25, 2025
1. Site of the First Church in Phelps Marker
The Second Church was built of brick. Started in 1855 and dedicated in 1856.
The Methodist and Presbyterian Churches merged in 1974, now called the United Church of Phelps.
The United Methodist Church was razed in 1983.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 42° 57.563′ N, 77° 3.778′ W. Marker is in Phelps, New York, in Ontario County. It is on Main Street (New York State Route NY-96), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Main Street, Phelps NY 14532, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester 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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Phelps Methodist Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stone Shop (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phelps World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Johns Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Phelps Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phelps.
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Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, April 25, 2025
2. Site of the First Church in Phelps Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, April 25, 2025
3. Site of the First Church in Phelps Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, April 25, 2025
4. Site of the First Church in Phelps Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2025, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2025, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
