Sardinia in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Former Baptist Church

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014

1. Former Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The present Sardinia Town Hall was the first Baptist Church in the area, built in 1829, dedicated in 1830. It was instrumental in later organization of churches in Arcade, Holland and Chaffee.

Erected 1976 by Erie Bicentennial Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 42° 32.971′ N, 78° 30.491′ W. Marker is in Sardinia, New York, in Erie County. Marker is on Savage Road (County Route 225) 0.1 miles south of Genesee Road (County Route 409), on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12070 Savage Road, Sardinia NY 14134, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dedicated to Our Veterans (approx. 0.7 miles away); Springville and Sardinia Railroad (approx. 2 miles away); First Frame House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Upper Cattaraugus Valley (approx. 2.4 miles away);

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Erie County (approx. 3.2 miles away); Honor Roll (approx. 4.3 miles away); United Church of Christ, Congregational (approx. 4.4 miles away); Caboose #303 (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sardinia.

Regarding Former Baptist Church. The building is now the Sardinia Historical Society Museum.

Also see . . . Sardinia Old Town Hall. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 17, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014

2. Former Baptist Church Marker

Southward

Former Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014

3. Former Baptist Church and Marker

Northward and left

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014

4. Former Baptist Church and Marker

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014

5. Former Baptist Church Marker

Former Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014

6. Former Baptist Church

left side

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014

7. Former Baptist Church

right side

Current Sign for Former Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014

8. Current Sign for Former Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 15, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.