Sleepy Hollow in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Old Dutch Church
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
1. The Old Dutch Church Marker
of Sleepy Hollow, built 1697
by Frederick Philipse, First
Lord of the Manor, in use
since except in Revolution.
Erected 1936 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1697.
Location. 41° 5.43′ N, 73° 51.726′ W. Marker is in Sleepy Hollow, New York, in Westchester County. It is on N Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tarrytown NY 10591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley 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: Our Union Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Headless Horseman (within shouting distance of this marker); The Headless Horseman Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philipsburg Manor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); The Memorial Church of Washington Irving (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tarrytown World War II Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sleepy Hollow.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Old Dutch Church. Visit Sleepy Hollow website entry (Submitted on April 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Cemetery website homepage (Submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
2. Dutch Reformed (Sleepy Hollow) Church Marker
(Sleepy Hollow) Church
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1963
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28/20008
3. Old Dutch Church Marker
of
Sleepy Hollow
-----
Church of the Manor
of Philipsburgh
Erected by
Frederick Philipse
1697
Alterations were made in
1837 – Restorations were made in 1897
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
4. Sleepy Hollow Marker
The Old Dutch Church marker is located near the Headless Horseman Bridge made famous in Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
5. Other markers on the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow
Registered National Historic Landmark plaque is to the left of the door on the Old Dutch Church on Broadway. The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow plaque is on the right.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
6. Marker on N Broadway in Sleepy Hollow
The Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, behind the Old Dutch Church, contains the graves of many famous persons, including Washington Irving.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
7. Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow
This active church has been in continuous use since it was constructed, with the exception of during the American Revolution.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
8. The Old Dutch Church
The Dutch Reformed Church at Sleepy Hollow is a Registered National Historic Landmark.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 9, 2010
9. The Old Dutch Church
This is the view seen when driving northbound on Route 9.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
10. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Among the graves in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, located behind the church, is that of Washington Irving. The church and cemetery were the setting in his book, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
11. Grave of Washington Irving
The Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, behind the church, contains many notable graves including that of Samuel Gompers, Andrew Carnegie, Nelson Rockefeller and Washington Irving, as seen in this photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
12. Headless Horseman Bridge
In addition to famous burials, the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery also contains the site of the famous bridge used by Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman in Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,964 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on August 10, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 10, 11, 12. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
