Pomona in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ladentown United Methodist Church
The Historical Society of Rockland County, August 27, 2011
1. Ladentown United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Ladentown United Methodist Church. . Built in 1865, this church was an outgrowth of the Wesley Chapel, located a few miles to the south. In 1862 a group of residents felt the need for their own church and were sent their first pastor, the Rev. George D. Carmichael, in 1863. His annual salary was $450, plus a horse. Church members Mr. and Mrs. John J. Secor gave 8.5 acres on which to build the church. Ladentown was named after Michael Laden, who established a store and tavern in 1816 to serve the mountain residents as well as teamsters hauling between the Ramapo iron works and Haverstraw. The church has been placed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Built in 1865, this church was an outgrowth of the Wesley Chapel, located a few miles to the south. In
1862 a group of residents felt the
need for their own church and were
sent their first pastor, the Rev.
George D. Carmichael, in 1863. His annual salary was $450, plus a horse. Church members Mr. & Mrs. John J. Secor gave 8.5 acres on which to
build the church.
Ladentown was named after Michael Laden, who established a store and tavern in 1816 to serve the mountain residents as well as teamsters
hauling between the Ramapo iron works and Haverstraw.
The church has been placed on
the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Erected 2010 by The Historical Society of Rockland County.
Location. 41° 11.127′ N, 74° 4.048′ W. Marker is in Pomona, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Ladentown Rd.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Ladentown Rd, Pomona NY 10970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pig Knoll School (approx. one mile away); Shady Side Farm (approx. 2.6 miles away); Cheesecoate
The Historical Society of Rockland County, August 27, 2011
2. Ladentown United Methodist Church
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