Hempstead in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

United Methodist Church of Hempstead

Erected 1855

— Town of Hempstead Historical Site —

United Methodist Church of Hempstead Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

1. United Methodist Church of Hempstead Marker

Inscription. 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 date for this entry is June 30, 1855.

Location. 40° 42.437′ N, 73° 37.226′ W. Marker is in Hempstead, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Washington Street north of Front Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Washington St, 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 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hempstead Town Hall (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Hempstead Town Hall (about 300 feet away); Duke's Laws Convention (about 300 feet away); St. George’s Cemetery (about 500 feet away); St. George Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Samuel Carman (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hempstead.

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United Methodist Church of Hempstead image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

2. United Methodist Church of Hempstead

Town of Hempstead website entry
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

3. United Methodist Church of Hempstead Marker

This marker is located on Washington Street, facing south.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2025

4. United Methodist Church of Hempstead Marker

A second marker, facing north, is completely illegible. A third marker, in the old format of Town of Hempstead historic markers, is located at the other corner of the block.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.