Massapequa in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Grace Church
Circa 1844
Designated Landmark
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
1. Old Grace Church Marker
National Society Colonial Dames
XVII Century
Long Island Chapter
Commends the preservation of
Old Grace Church Historic Complex
Burial site of first colonial settlers
Major Thomas Jones (d. 1713)
and wife Freelove Townsend (d. 1726)
May 21, 2005
( Right Plaque : )
Old Grace Church
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Founded 1844
Erected 2005 by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century - Long Island Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1967.
Location. 40° 40.007′ N, 73° 27.553′ W. Marker is in Massapequa, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Merrick Road and Cedar
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Complex (a few steps from this marker); Tryon Hall Site (approx. Ό mile away); Old Brick House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Massapequa Manor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Massapequa Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away); West Neck (approx. 0.7 miles away); Col. Benjamin Birdsall (approx. 0.7 miles away); Samuel Jones, Esquire (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Massapequa.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
2. Left Plaque
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
3. Right Plaque
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
4. Old Grace Church Markers
All three markers at the Old Grace Church can be seen in this photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
5. Old Grace Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 7, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
