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Christ Episcopal Church

 
 
Christ Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, February 16, 2008
1. Christ Episcopal Church
Inscription.
Built 1792 Consecrated 1793
by Bishop Samuel Provoost
A Glebe of 80 acres presented
by James Duane for rectory

 
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable BuildingsReligion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
 
Location. 42° 46.12′ N, 74° 9.317′ W. Marker is in Duanesburg, New York, in Schenectady County. It is at the intersection of Great Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) and Duanesburg Churches Road (County Route 127), on the right when traveling west on Great Western Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delanson NY 12053, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William North (here, next to this marker); James Duane (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Christ Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Duanesburg Reformed Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michael Righter (approx. one mile away); Town of Duanesburg (approx. 1.2 miles away); Christman Sanctuary (approx. 2.2 miles away); Great Lot 92 (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duanesburg.
 
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1. Self-guided virtual tour of Christ Church Duanesburg. (Submitted on May 14, 2023, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. Christ Episcopal Church. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Christ Episcopal Church along Route 20 in Duanesburg, NY image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 22, 2006
2. Christ Episcopal Church along Route 20 in Duanesburg, NY
Duanesburg Historic Markers image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 22, 2006
3. Duanesburg Historic Markers
There are three NYS Historic markers at this location, all related to the Christ Episcopal Church.
Christ Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, February 16, 2008
4. Christ Episcopal Church
The Christ Episcopal Church Marker and the Church in the background.
Christ Episcopal Church & Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 13, 2006
5. Christ Episcopal Church & Cemetery
Christ Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, February 16, 2008
6. Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church as seen from beside Duansburg Churches Road.
Christ Episcopal Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 9, 2023
7. Christ Episcopal Church Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,608 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.   7. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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