New City in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Hempstead Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
1. New Hempstead Presbyterian Church Marker
New Hempstead Presbyterian
called the English Church
by Dutch Settlers. Rebuilt
1827. Washington’s troops
camped on this ground.
Erected by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1734.
Location. 41° 8.973′ N, 74° 1.942′ W. Marker is in New City, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of New Hempstead Road and Old Schoolhouse Road, on the right when traveling west on New Hempstead Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 484 New Hempstead Road, New City NY 10956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The English Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Shady Side Farm (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Town Hall (approx. 1.8 miles away); Brick Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kakeath (approx. 1.8 miles away); 1700 Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); 1786 Schoolhouse (approx. 1.8 miles away); Martinus Hogenkamp Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New City.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. Marker at the New Hempstead Presbyterian Church
The New Hempstead Presbyterian Church can be seen here behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Marker on New Hempstead Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
4. New Hempstead Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
5. Mounting Block
The mounting block is located in front of the church. It can be seen on the right in photo 4.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
