Sparkill in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christ Episcopal Church of Piermont and Sparkill
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2019
1. Christ Episcopal Church of Piermont and Sparkill Marker
Inscription.
Christ Episcopal Church of Piermont and Sparkill. . Organized March 1, 1848 and incorporated April 10, 1848 in Piermont, the church, the oldest Episcopal congregation in Rockland County, first held services in the Lime Kiln Building, Piermont, purchased from Eleazor Lord (1788-1871).The present building was erected, to the glory of God, in 1864 under the rectorship of the Rev. Solomon G. Hitchcock (1814-1877), who served the congregation from 1849 until his death. Plans for Christ Church were freely given by the Rev. Charles Babcock (1829-1913), preeminent 19th century Gothic Revival architect, a founding member of the American Institute of Architects and first professor of architecture at Cornell University. Christ Church was placed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2011.
William and Clare Sheridan, sponsors Erected 2014
Organized March 1, 1848 and incorporated April 10, 1848 in Piermont, the church, the oldest Episcopal congregation in Rockland County, first held services in the Lime Kiln Building, Piermont, purchased from Eleazor Lord (1788-1871).The present building was erected, to the glory of God, in 1864 under the rectorship of the Rev. Solomon G. Hitchcock (1814-1877), who served the congregation from 1849 until his death. Plans for Christ Church were freely given by the Rev. Charles Babcock (1829-1913), preeminent 19th century Gothic Revival architect, a founding member of the American Institute of Architects and first professor of architecture at Cornell University. Christ Church was placed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2011.
William and Clare Sheridan, sponsors
Erected 2014
Erected 2014 by Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1900.
Location. 41° 1.781′ N, 73° 55.627′ W. Marker is in Sparkill, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on New Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 New Street, Sparkill NY 10976, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Charles A.M.E. Zion Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
2. Christ Episcopal Church of Piermont and Sparkill Marker
Photographed By Clare Sheridan, November 9, 2014
3. Christ Episcopal Church of Piermont and Sparkill
Photographed By Clare Sheridan, January 1, 1980
4. A additional Christ Episcopal Church of Piermont and Sparkill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2014, by Clare Sheridan of Tappan, New York. This page has been viewed 609 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on September 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 13, 2014, by Clare Sheridan of Tappan, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
