Spring Lake in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Presbyterian Church

East Lake & Essex Avenues

Photographed by R. C., September 9, 2007

1. Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Mrs. Anna Baird, developer of Hastings Square, donated the land on East Lake Avenue for this church. A 1,500 pound bell was donated by Mr. George Griffins. The structure was built of granite and interiors of light woods. It had a seating capacity of 500 and cost $16,500. Funds were donated by Mrs. Baird and members of the church.

Erected by Spring Lake Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 40° 8.805′ N, 74° 1.602′ W. Marker is in Spring Lake, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is at the intersection of East Lake Ave and Essex Ave on East Lake Ave. Located on Spring Lake shore. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spring Lake NJ 07762, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey,

specifically on the Jersey Shore,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 100th Anniversary of the Sea Girt Lighthouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sea Girt Lighthouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Thomas Black 3rd (approx. 0.7 miles away); World War II Monument (approx. 2.1 miles away); Korean - Vietnam - Persian Gulf Monument (approx. 2.1 miles away); Manasquan Fire Bell

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(approx. 2.1 miles away); Malta Shipwreck (approx. 2.3 miles away); “They Shall be Known by Their Deeds Alone” (approx. 2.4 miles away).

Regarding Presbyterian Church. The church was destroyed by fire on April 27, 1974.

Monument and Church Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., September 9, 2007

2. Monument and Church Bell

Presbyterian Church Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., September 9, 2007

3. Presbyterian Church Bell

Church cornerstone laid August 25, 1882
Dedicated July 15, 1883
Destroyed by fire April 27, 1974

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,312 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.