Port Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Reformed Protestant Dutch Church
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
1. Reformed Protestant Dutch Church Marker
Built in 1845 in Greek Revival style, this is the third church on the site. The first, a hexagonal wooden building erected in 1714, was destroyed by the British during the Revolution. The original license to the Dutch congregation signed by Governor Hunter in 1714 is preserved.
Erected 1959 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 40° 38.381′ N, 74° 7.937′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Port Richmond. Marker is at the intersection of Port Richmond Avenue and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Port Richmond Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island NY 10302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Five Brothers (here, next to this marker); Burial Place (a few steps from this marker); Founding of the Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); St. James Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sullivan’s Attack (approx. 0.2 miles away); Faber Park and Pool (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
2. Reformed Protestant Dutch Church Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
3. Marker on Port Richmond Avenue
The marker is seen here to the right of the doorway of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
4. Reformed Protestant Dutch Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 605 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
