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

Inscription. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area

and on Long Island.

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 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 away); Roe Tavern (approx. 1.6 miles away); Setauket School (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Jefferson.

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First Baptist Church of Port Jefferson Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

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.

Detail Above Entrance - Window and Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

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".

First Baptist Church of Port Jefferson image. Click for full size.

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 1,106 times since then and 42 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.