Sag Harbor in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Atheneum

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019

1. Atheneum Marker

Inscription. This is original site of the Atheneum, as well as the Old Barn Church, Sag Harbor's first place of worship and town hall. A second church was built here by Presbyterians in 1817, finally replaced by the Whalers Church in 1844. The structure was then moved to the corner of Union and Church Streets, where it survived as a beloved and much used social hall, until 1924 - when in one hour it burned to the ground. Mourned by the entire East End community.

Erected by Sag Harbor Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Entertainment • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 40° 59.923′ N, 72° 17.665′ W. Marker is in Sag Harbor, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Sage Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Sage Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sag Harbor NY 11963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Revolution Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meigs Monument (about 300 feet away); The Old Burying Ground (about 300 feet away); The French House (about 500 feet away); Old Whalers' Church

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(about 500 feet away); Alvin Building (about 500 feet away); David Frothingham (about 500 feet away); Handcut Millstone (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sag Harbor.

Atheneum Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019

2. Atheneum Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.