New Paltz in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Stone Church-1773

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2007

1. Stone Church-1773 Marker

Inscription.
First Stone Church, 1717. Services in French to 1753, Dutch language to 1800. Church corner stone seen at south wall of portico.

Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1717.

Location. 41° 45.135′ N, 74° 5.308′ W. Marker is in New Paltz, New York, in Ulster County. It is on Huguenot Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Paltz NY 12561, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Hudson Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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

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of this marker: Reformed Dutch Church (here, next to this marker); Site of Lefevre House (a few steps from this marker); The Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bevier House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hasbrouck House (within shouting distance of this marker); Freer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dubois House (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Huguenot Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Paltz.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Reformed Church (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Reformed Church 1839 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2007

2. Reformed Church 1839

The Reformed Church of 1839 replaced the earlier stone churches.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,609 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of the church corner stone at the south wall of the portico. • Can you help?