Cortlandt Manor in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
160th Anniversary of St. Peter’s
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
1. 160th Anniversary of St. Peter’s Marker
by
Pierre VanCortlandt Chapter,
Daughters of
the American Revolution,
on the 160th Anniversary of
the erection of this church
to commemorate the fact that
George Washington
worshipped in this building
and as a tribute to
the memory of
Lt. Gov. Pierre VanCortlandt
a pioneer member of
this parish
who became a
church warden in 1793.
A.D. 1927.
Erected 1927 by Daughters of the American Revolution - Pierre VanCortlandt Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 41° 18.827′ N, 73° 54.013′ W. Marker is in Cortlandt Manor, New York, in Westchester County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Oregon Road and Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in front of Old St. Peter’s Church in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church (here, next to this marker); Site of St. Peter’s Church (here, next to this marker); French Soldiers of the Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); Heroes of the American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); Old Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Seth Pomeroy & Jeremiah Drake (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Peter’s Churchyard & Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Pomeroy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cortlandt Manor.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
2. Marker in Hillside Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
3. Old St. Peter’s Church
In addition to Gen. George Washington attending services here, this church was also used as an Army hospital by French General Rochambeau in 1781-82, before and after the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on May 13, 2012, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
