Congers in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Paul’s Church
Photographed By Clifton Patrick, October 20, 2012
1. St. Paul’s Church Marker
St. Paul’s was begun in 1891 to serve local ice & quarry workers. Land was donated by John McGuiness, quarry owners donated the brick. The 1st Mass was on Easter, 1894. The old post office, bought for $485, became the rectory. St. Paul’s School began in 1961. After fire destroyed the old church, a new one was erected in 1969. A renovation was begun in 2005 and completed in 2006. St. Paul’s now serves nearly 3,000 families.
“Lest we forget”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 41° 8.885′ N, 73° 56.157′ W. Marker is in Congers, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of Lake Road (County Route 80) and Hemenway Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Lake Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Congers NY 10920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Congers Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Congers World War I Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Congers School (approx. half a mile
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. St. Paul’s Church Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Marker on Lake Road
Photographed By Clifton Patrick, October 20, 2012
4. Looking west along Lake Road E. St. Paul’s Church Marker visible on right.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
5. St. Paul’s Church in Congers
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 720 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 20, 2012, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on October 20, 2012, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. 5. submitted on July 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
