Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Manse
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
1. The Manse Marker
Built 1726, Domine Samuel Verbryck lived here during Revolution. He was friend of Washington. He founded Rutgers College, N.J.
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1726.
Location. 41° 1.336′ N, 73° 56.928′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Old Tappan Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Old Tappan Road , Tappan NY 10983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tappan World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Floris Willemse Krom (within shouting distance of this marker); Tappan Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tappan Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Tappan World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Morris Bartow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tappan Korean Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tappan.
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Also see . . . Welcome to Historic Tappan. Tappantown Historical Society website homepage (Submitted on October 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
2. Marker with the Manse
The Manse is located within the Tappan Historic District.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
3. Marker on Old Tappan Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
4. The Manse in Tappan
Built of stone in 1726, this Manse is considered to be the oldest parsonage in continuous use in United States. Architecture is typical Hudson Valley Dutch colonial.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,427 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
