Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Saint Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010
1. Saint Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church Marker
This church stands on the Ancient Village Green of Eastchester, a General Training Ground and Election Place in Colonial Days and Enlisting Headquarters for Revolutionary Soldiers.The First Meeting House, erected on the Green North of this Church 1692-1699, adopted the worship of the Church of England 1702.
This Church, erected 1761-1765, was used as a Military Hospital during the American Revolution; Converted into a Court House 1787; Incorporated 1787; Reopened as a Church 1788; Re-incorporated 1795 with the name of “Saint Paul’s Church in the Town of Eastchester” and Consecrated 1805.
This Tablet was erected by the Empire State Society, Sons of the American Revolution 1911.
Erected 1911 by Empire State Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1702.
Location. 40° 53.591′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul’s Church, Eastchester (here, next to this marker); In Memory of the Underhills (here, next to this marker); Patriots of the American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); Glover’s Brigade Encampment (approx. ¾ mile away); “Pelham Dale” (approx. ¾ mile away); Battle of Pelham (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Old Boston Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); This Mile Stone (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Vernon.
Also see . . . St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site. National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 20, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010
2. Mount Vernon Marker
The marker is located near the entrance to the church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010
3. Saint Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Many Revolutionary War soldiers are buried in the cemetary surrounding the church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010
4. Saint Paul’s Church in Eastchester
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 850 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 20, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
