Cortlandt Manor in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old St. Peters
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
1. Old St. Peters Marker
Gen. Washington reportedly
read morning prayer here.
Was used as a hospital
for French troops, 1781-82.
Erected 2004 by Van Cortlandt Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.
Location. 41° 18.769′ N, 73° 54.035′ W. Marker is in Cortlandt Manor, New York, in Westchester County. It is on Locust Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Marker is at the entrance to Hillside Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cortlandt Manor NY 10567, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley 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: Pomeroy (a few steps from this marker); Red Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Van Cortlandtville School (within shouting distance of this marker); 160th Anniversary of St. Peters (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Saint Peters Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Site of St. Peters Church (about 400 feet away); French Soldiers of the Revolutionary War (about 400 feet away); Heroes of the American Revolution (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cortlandt Manor.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
2. Old St. Peters Marker
Old St. Peters Church can be seen in the background behind the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
3. Marker on Locust Avenue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
4. Marker at Hillside Cemetery
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
5. Old St. Peters Church
This church is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on May 13, 2012, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 10, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
