Wall Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Church
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
1. Church Marker
This building was constructed in two parts with the front portion being erected about 1832 from timbers taken from the earlier Monmouth Furnace buildings. The rear section containing the altar, steeple, and bell tower, was added in 1836.
A most unusual feature of the Church is the location of the bell tower at the rear. The front section could not support the weight, thus, necessity forced the placement.
Church met on Sundays, but during the week the pulpit was closed off by sliding doors and the Village School was in session. Usually the minister also served as the School Master at an annual salary of $500.00 for the double job.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 40° 9.468′ N, 74° 7.732′ W. Marker is in Wall Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It can be reached from County Route 524, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in Allaire Village in Allaire State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmingdale NJ 07727, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Jersey and in the New York City 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 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: Allaire Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Allentown Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); PRR Watchmans Shanty
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Also see . . . The Historic Village at Allaire. Living Museum Website (Submitted on March 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
2. Church Marker in Allaire State Park
The marker can be seen to the left of the church.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
3. Church and Marker in Allaire Village
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
4. Historic Christ Church Chapel
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
5. Bell Tower
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
6. Inside Christ Church Chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
