Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. James' Church (Episcopal)
Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008
1. St. James' Church (Episcopal) Marker
Erected 1980 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1744.
Location. 40° 2.388′ N, 76° 18.215′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of Orange Street and Duke Street, on the left on Orange Street. Church address is 119 N. Duke Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patriots of St. James Church (a few steps from this marker); Saint James & Black History (a few steps from this marker); Missionaries & Visionaries (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Saint James
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Also see . . . MarkerQuest - St. James Episcopal Church. (Submitted on October 6, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012
2. St. James' Church (Episcopal) Marker
Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008
3. St. James' Church
Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008
4. Plaque on Church Building
In honor of members of St. James' Church who served America during the time of the Revolution.
George Ross Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Major General Edward Hand Freind and companion in arms of General George Washington
Edward Shippen Chairman of the Committee of Correspondence
Judge William Augustus Atlee Chairman of the Committee of Public Safety
Colonel Matthias Slough
Major John Light
Lieutenant Wilder Bevins
Officers in the war
Judge Jasper Yeates
Robert Coleman
Captain Stephen Chambers
Three of the six Lancaster Delegates to the State Convention which ratified the Constitution of the United States
Major General Edward Hand Freind and companion in arms of General George Washington
Edward Shippen Chairman of the Committee of Correspondence
Judge William Augustus Atlee Chairman of the Committee of Public Safety
Colonel Matthias Slough
Major John Light
Lieutenant Wilder Bevins
Officers in the war
Judge Jasper Yeates
Robert Coleman
Captain Stephen Chambers
Three of the six Lancaster Delegates to the State Convention which ratified the Constitution of the United States
Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008
5. St. James' Cemetery
See separate markers for Edward Shippen • Captain Stephen Chambers • Jasper Yeates • Robert Coleman • General Edward Hand • Colonel Matthias Slough • William Augustus Atlee
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,322 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
