Perth Amboy in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Peter’s Church
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2015
1. St. Peter’s Church Marker
Erected by State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1698.
Location. 40° 30.244′ N, 74° 15.939′ W. Marker is in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection of Rector Street and Gordon Street, on the left when traveling south on Rector Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 183 Rector Street, Perth Amboy NJ 08861, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey, in Greater Princeton, 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 walking distance of this marker: Oldest Parish in the State (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter’s Episcopal Church & Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Mundy Peterson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cambridge Elm Memorial (about 800 feet away); The Perth Amboy Fireman's Triangle Forged 1883 (about 800 feet away); The Bill of Rights Arch (about 800 feet away); September 11 Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Perth Amboy City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth Amboy.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
2. St. Peter’s Church Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2015
3. St. Peter’s Church Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
4. Marker on Rector Street
A large number of Revolutionary War soldiers are buried in the churchyard of St. Peter's Church.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
5. St. Peter’s Church
While many Anglican Churches remained loyal to England during the American Revolution, St. Peter's was friendlier to the Patriot cause. Perth Amboy patriots used the church steeple as a lookout to observe the British in nearby Staten Island.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
6. Perth Amboy Church
Early in the Revolutionary War, a cannon was placed in the churchyard, aimed at the British fleet. In June of 1776, the British and the cannon at St. Peter's exchanged fire on several occasions.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
7. St. Peter's from Staten Island
The steeple of St. Peter's Church can be seen from the Staten Island side of Raritan Bay. This photo was taken from the war-time location of a portion of the British fleet.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,879 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 19, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on May 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on June 19, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
