Hempstead in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
United Methodist Church of Hempstead
Erected 1855
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025
1. United Methodist Church of Hempstead Marker
The Methodist congregation in Hempstead was established in 1812. This building was dedicated on June 30, 1855, just two years after the incorporation of the Village of Hempstead. The church spire is the tallest in the Village and among the tallest in Nassau County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 40° 42.47′ N, 73° 37.238′ W. Marker is in Hempstead, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Washington Street near Cooper Street West, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Washington Street, Hempstead NY 11550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. 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: A different marker also named United Methodist Church of Hempstead (within shouting distance of this marker); Cooper Field (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Duke's Laws Convention (about 400 feet away); Hempstead Town Hall (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Hempstead Town Hall (about 500 feet away); St. George Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Samuel Carman (about 600 feet away); St. Georges Cemetery (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hempstead.
More about this marker. A marker with
this page online
Also see . . . United Methodist Church of Hempstead. (Submitted on November 22, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025
2. United Methodist Church of Hempstead Marker
The spire of the United Methodist Church of Hempstead can be seen on the left, and the clock tower of Hempstead Town Hall on the right.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025
3. United Methodist Church Spire
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
