Duanesburg in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christ Episcopal Church
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 20, 2008
1. Christ Episcopal Church Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
.
Circa 1793
Erected by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 42° 46.133′ N, 74° 9.315′ W. Marker is in Duanesburg, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker 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. The marker is mounted to the right of the main entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delanson NY 12053, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Christ Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); William North (within shouting distance of this marker); James Duane (within shouting distance of this marker); Duanesburg Reformed Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Righter (approx. one mile away); Town of Duanesburg
this page online
More about this marker. This site was listed with the National Register on April 24, 1987
Also see . . . HABS / HAER photographs of Christ Episcopal Church. Library of Congress website entry:
The Christ Episcopal Church has been documented with a series of photos (ca. 1933) in the Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS / HAER).
"After the retirement of Judge Duane, one of his first thoughts was for a church, “Cemetary Lot or Square”, having failed to become the head of Duanesburg village, he dedicated it to the uses of the church, and in its center he built the present house of worship. At a meeting of the rector and inhabitants of the town of Duanesburg on Tuesday, September 22, 1793, Judge James Duane, conveyed the hurch and the ground on which it is erected for the public worship of Almighty God according to the rites and sacraments of the Protestant Episcopal Church. The church was admitted to the Diocese of New York in 1789. The parish had a difficult existence for some years
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 20, 2008
2. Christ Episcopal Church Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 20, 2008
3. Duanesburg's Christ Episcopal Church
The Marker is mounted to the right of the main entrance.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 20, 2008
4. The Circa 1793 Church in Duanesburg
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 21, 2008
5. Christ Episcopal Church, Duanesburg
The old carriage shed still stands beside the church.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 20, 2008
6. Christ Episcopal Church, Duanesburg
There is a cemetery on the grounds of the Church
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 20, 2008
7. Christ Episcopal Church, Duanesburg
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 2, 2005
8. Christ Episcopal Church, Interior
The church has a raised pulpit, boxed pews on the floor, and a balcony. There are plaques on the walls dedicated to the individuals buried in the crypt below the church.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, April 2, 2005
9. William North Plaque
William North is one of the notables buried in the crypt below the church. The plaque reads as follows:
"In Memory of William North, a Patriot of the Revolution, He entered he Army of his country in his nineteenth year, and was among the first of that generous band who in youth stepped forth in defense of her liberties, and devoted their manhood to her service, as an officer he served throughout the war in various grades, till at the peace which confirmed his country's national existence, he retired to private life, whence he was called by the voice of his fellow citizens, whom he served in various civil capacities.
He was Aide Du Camp to the Baron De Steuben, Adjutant and Inspector General of the Army commanded by Washington in the year 1798; one of the first canal commissioners, Speaker of the House of Assembly, and Senator in Congress of this his adopted state. A pure patriot, a brave soldier, and exemplary citizen, Born in Maine in 1755; Died in the City of New-York, Jan 3rd, 1836"
"In Memory of William North, a Patriot of the Revolution, He entered he Army of his country in his nineteenth year, and was among the first of that generous band who in youth stepped forth in defense of her liberties, and devoted their manhood to her service, as an officer he served throughout the war in various grades, till at the peace which confirmed his country's national existence, he retired to private life, whence he was called by the voice of his fellow citizens, whom he served in various civil capacities.
He was Aide Du Camp to the Baron De Steuben, Adjutant and Inspector General of the Army commanded by Washington in the year 1798; one of the first canal commissioners, Speaker of the House of Assembly, and Senator in Congress of this his adopted state. A pure patriot, a brave soldier, and exemplary citizen, Born in Maine in 1755; Died in the City of New-York, Jan 3rd, 1836"
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, April 2, 2005
10. James Duane Plaque
James Duane, founder of his namesake, Duanesburg, is also buried in the crypt below the church. The plaque reads as follows:
"To the Honor of Christ and to the welfare of the People of Duanesburgh: this Church was erected, by the Honourable JAMES DUANE Esquire; whose Remains here rest, untill that day, which shall give to the Patriot, the Man of Virtue, and the Christian. the Plaudit of a GOD! Eminent at the Bar, enlightened and impartial as a Judge; to the knowledge of a Statesman, the manners of a Gentleman were joind; and all the domestic Virtues, the social affections were his. Planted in the Wilderness by his hand, people of Duanesburgh! you were his Children; imitate his Virtues. Adore the Deity, love your Country. love one another. To the memory of her dear departed friend; his Widowed Partner; has erected this Monument, due to his Worth, to her affection, and her Grief."
"To the Honor of Christ and to the welfare of the People of Duanesburgh: this Church was erected, by the Honourable JAMES DUANE Esquire; whose Remains here rest, untill that day, which shall give to the Patriot, the Man of Virtue, and the Christian. the Plaudit of a GOD! Eminent at the Bar, enlightened and impartial as a Judge; to the knowledge of a Statesman, the manners of a Gentleman were joind; and all the domestic Virtues, the social affections were his. Planted in the Wilderness by his hand, people of Duanesburgh! you were his Children; imitate his Virtues. Adore the Deity, love your Country. love one another. To the memory of her dear departed friend; his Widowed Partner; has erected this Monument, due to his Worth, to her affection, and her Grief."
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,108 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on February 21, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
