Ridgefield in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
English Neighborhood Reformed Church
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2008
1. English Neighborhood Reformed Church Marker
Organized in 1770 as a Dutch Reformed Church, the first building, erected in 1768, was located in Leonia. After the Revolution, it was decided to “Erect a New One in A more Proper Place”. In 1793 the present church was built on the farm of Cornelius Vreelandt in the locality once known as the “Point”. Stone from the first building was used in construction of this church which has survived without major alteration.
Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Ridgefield
Erected 1976 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 105.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 40° 50.068′ N, 74° 0.75′ W. Marker is in Ridgefield, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Edgewater Avenue W and Church Ave, on the right when traveling east on Edgewater Avenue W. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1040 Edgewater Ave, Ridgefield NJ 07657, 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. Comfort Women (approx. 1.2 miles away); Fairview Fireman’s Memorial
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Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on April 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2008
2. Marker at English Neighborhood Reformed Church
The English Neighborhood Reformed Church was originally located in Leonia. Before the Revolutionary War, the area that today is Leonia, Cliffside Park, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs and Fort Lee was known as "English Neighborhood."
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2008
3. Reformed Church at Ridgefield
The church at this site was constructed in 1793, and appears today much as it did back then.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2008
4. English Neighborhood Reformed Church
During the Revolutionary War, the pastor of this church was a renowned Tory, who fled to England as the war intensified.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
5. Original Site of Church
The Dutch Reformed Church of the English Neighborhood originally stood on this location in Leonia before being moved to Ridgefield.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,678 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on April 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
