Port Jefferson in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Baptist Church of Port Jefferson
Circa 1855
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 15, 2013
1. First Baptist Church of Port Jefferson Marker
The church was built by Congregationalists and sold to the Baptists in 1861. The steeple was a landmark for captains looking for the customs house located in front of the church from the mid to late 1800's.Information courtesy PJ Historical Society
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 40° 56.744′ N, 73° 4.007′ W. Marker is in Port Jefferson, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 East Main Street, Port Jefferson NY 11777, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Bucket of Blood" (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bayles Chandlery (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Anchor of Our Community (approx. 0.2 miles away); Delivered Afloat in the Harbor (approx. ¼ mile away); Well-Worn Ways (approx. ¼ mile away); Culper Spy Ring (approx. 0.3 miles
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 15, 2013
2. First Baptist Church of Port Jefferson Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here attached to the railing on the left side of the steps.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 15, 2013
3. Detail Above Entrance - Window and Dedication Plaque
The plaque reads "Port Jefferson Baptist Church - Organized Oct. 2, 1861".
Photographed By Arthur S. Greene
4. First Baptist Church of Port Jefferson
"Baptist Church, intersection of Port Jefferson’s East Main and Prospect streets. The Biddle Fountain is shown forward of the church. John Biddle (1829-1903), a wealthy piano manufacturer and summer resident of the village, donated the ornamental fountain, which was dedicated on August 18, 1898. The fountain was removed in 1919 as roads were widened and sidewalks were installed. There is no record as to what happened to the fountain itself." - Electronic record 2011.8.29, retrieved 2/21/2013 from http://www.portjeff.com/village-history/community-life-photos/
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 15, 2013
5. First Baptist Church of Port Jefferson Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 21, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
