Covert in Seneca County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Baptist Church
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 30, 2016
1. Old Baptist Church Marker
founded Covert, N.Y. Feb. 16,
1803. 1st pastor Minor Thomas.
"Mother church" of Seneca
Baptist Association.
Old Covert cemetery nearby.
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is February 16, 1803.
Location. 42° 34.525′ N, 76° 41.017′ W. Marker is in Covert, New York, in Seneca County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 96 and West Covert Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 96. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9268 State Route 96, Interlaken NY 14847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1914 Honor Roll 1919 (approx. 2 miles away); In Memory of Abner Treman (approx. 2 miles away); Trumansburg Veterans Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Trumansburg (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Trumansburg (approx. 2 miles away); William Austin (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hermann Biggs, MD (approx. 2.4 miles away); Taughannock Giant (approx. 2.4 miles away).
Also see . . . Covert Historic District - National Archives.
this page online
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 30, 2016
2. Old Baptist Church & Marker
South side
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
