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1816 Dwelling House Marker image, Touch for more information
By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018
1816 Dwelling House Marker
1 New York, Albany County, Albany — 1816 Dwelling House
Near Meeting House Rd east of Heritage Ln (Local Route 151).
The Dwelling House or "Bell House" contained a kitchen, large community dining rooms, and retiring rooms (bedrooms). At the height of this community, 100 Shakers lived in the main building and the 'T' shaped wing. On its roof in a cupola, hung a . . . Map (db m115659) HM
2 New York, Albany County, Albany — America's First Shaker Settlement
On Heritage Lane (New York State Route 151) at Meeting House Road, on the left when traveling south on Heritage Lane.
[Title is text] Shaker Heritage Society Museum and Gift ShopMap (db m115695) HM
3 New York, Albany County, Albany — Brethren's Workshop (1822)
On Meeting House Road, on the left when traveling north.
The Brethren's Shop was used by the men and boys for various crafts including shoe making and tinsmithing. The porches and dormers were added in 1930 and the building is now used by Albany County as offices. A date stone in the basement is . . . Map (db m115662) HM
4 New York, Albany County, Albany — Creamery (1856)
The Shakers stored milk in the creamery to keep it cool. Milk was brought from the barn in large milk cans, which were then kept cool in troughs filled by water diverted from the creek. Later the building was used as a hen house; now it is used . . . Map (db m115688) HM
5 New York, Albany County, Albany — Ministry Shop (1825)
This brick building was used by the ministry elders. Each member of the ministry had to perform daily manual labor such as shoe making or tailoring. Elder Chauncey Copeley a cabinet maker, worked in a wing added to the building in 1850. . . . Map (db m115660) HM
6 New York, Albany County, Albany — Mother Ann Lee1736 - 1784
On Meeting House Road, on the left when traveling north.
First leader of the Shakers, a celibate Christian community. Their first settlement was in what is now Colonie.Map (db m115692) HM
7 New York, Albany County, Albany — Shaker Meeting House
On Meeting House Road, on the right when traveling north.
This Meeting House, or Church, was built in 1848 to replace an earlier (1791) and much smaller Meeting House. It demonstrates many typical characteristics of Shaker architecture; double doors, one for men and one for women; a large meeting room . . . Map (db m115663) HM
8 New York, Albany County, Albany — Sisters' Workshop (1840)
On this location was a large 3 1/2 sto[r]y stone building. Here Shaker Sisters did spinning, weaving, and sewing. Journal entries indicate that Sister Polly wove 3350 Shaker bonnets in this building. The building was the only stone building . . . Map (db m115656) HM
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9 New York, Albany County, Albany — Wash House & Cannery (c.1858)
On Meeting House Road, on the left when traveling east.
Shaker Creek provided water for both the canning and laundry operations. The first laundry, done on December 12, 1859, used a steam powered washing machine. Albany County used the building for laundry until the mid 1980s. Today it is a workshop. . . . Map (db m115674) HM
10 New York, Albany County, Albany, Downtown — A City of Outstanding Historical Significance
On North Pearl Street (New York State Route 32) at State Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling south on North Pearl Street.
The city of Albany is home to six National Historic Landmarks and more than 4,000 properties listed on the New York State and National Register of Historic Places. In 2015, Albany was designated a Preserve America Community by President . . . Map (db m116698) HM
11 New York, Albany County, Albany, Downtown — First Church in Albany (Reformed)
On North Pearl Street (New York State Route 32) at Orange Street, on the right when traveling south on North Pearl Street.
Organized 1642 Present building designed by Philip Hooker erected 1798 Map (db m116733) HM
12 New York, Albany County, Albany, Downtown — Lydius Corner
On State Street (New York State Route 5) at North Pearl Street, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
. . . Map (db m116731) HM
13 New York, Albany County, Albany, Downtown — St. Peter's Church
On State Street at Lodge Street on State Street.
In the middle of State, formerly Yonkers Street, one block below, stood the First English Church, built A.D. 1715, upon ground granted by letters patent from King George the First. It bore the name of St. Peter's Church. The parish was incorporated . . . Map (db m76381) HM
14 New York, Albany County, Altamont — 16 — St. John’s Lutheran Church / Iglesia Luterna St. JohnAltamont, New York — The Museum in the Streets —
On Maple Avenue (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling west.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, designed by Albany architect Charles Nichols and built by contractor George Rockefeller in 1871-72 was the first church built in Knowersville. The original church building was 42 x 62 feet and, completely . . . Map (db m131427) HM
15 New York, Albany County, Berne — Reformed Dutch Church
On Helderburg Trail (New York State Route 443), on the right when traveling east.
Organized 1763. First Pastor Johannes Schuyler 1767. Oldest Church in County outside of Albany Map (db m50191) HM
16 New York, Albany County, Cohoes — Fonda Cemetery
On Loudon Road (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling north.
Early Settlers at Boght and Crescent. Intermarried with Lansing's. Organized the Boght Reformed Church in 1784. Fonda Rd. is named for the family.Map (db m129626) HM
17 New York, Albany County, Cohoes — Horace B. SillimanHis Life and Legacy
Near Mohawk Street near Ontario Street, on the right when traveling south.
Horace Brinsmade Silliman was born in 1825. He was educated in Albany Academy, graduated from Union College in 1846 (a member of Phi Beta Kappa) and later received honorary degrees from Union and Hamilton Colleges. Silliman first became a . . . Map (db m41361) HM
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18 New York, Albany County, Colonie — Boght Church
On Boght Road (New York State Route 9R), on the right when traveling west.
Site of the Reformed Dutch Church of the Boght 1st Church North of Albany Organized by the Classis Of Albany, Feb. 22, 1784 Map (db m24730) HM
19 New York, Albany County, Colonie — Shaker Church Family Barn
On Heritage Lane (County Route 151) at Meeting House Road, on the right when traveling north on Heritage Lane.
Built in 1916 on the site of the original barn which had been destroyed by fireMap (db m40593) HM
20 New York, Albany County, Colonie — The Boght
On Boght Road (New York State Route 9R), on the right when traveling west.
The Boght Settled On and After 1704 By The Vischer Weaver Witbeck Lansing Powell Runkle Dunsbach Lieverse Staats Roff Godfrey Van O Linde Groesbeck Van Vranken Fero Van De Mark Van Denburgh Johnson Pollock Storms Fonda and . . . Map (db m24731) HM
21 New York, Albany County, Delmar — Union Dutch Reformed Church
On Delaware Turnpike (New York State Route 443), on the right when traveling west.
Founded and Erected 1825. "For The Glory of God" quoted from 1824 land deed. Horse sheds built 1840. Fellowship hall added 1906.Map (db m97276) HM
22 New York, Albany County, Dormansville — Reformed Church
On County Route 312, on the left when traveling north.
Original site of the Dutch Reformed Church organized 1793. Present location Village of Westerlo.Map (db m136003) HM
23 New York, Albany County, East Berne — Lutheran Church
On New York State Route 443, on the left when traveling west.
Organized 1790. First pastor Rev. August Friederich Meier. Frame building used until brick church constructed 1835Map (db m132604) HM
24 New York, Albany County, Feura Bush — Jerusalem Reformed Church
On New York State Route 32, on the left when traveling south.
Established 1791. First located on Route 308. Rev. Harmanus Van Huysen was pastor 1793-1825. Current edifice built 1826.Map (db m130527) HM
25 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — First Lutheran Church
On Route 146 at Hawes Road, on the right when traveling east on Route 146.
On this spot stood the First Lutheran Church in Town of Guilderland 1787. Rev. Heinrich Moeller first regular pastor Map (db m48961) HM
26 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — First Reformed Dutch Church
On New York State Route 146 at 158, on the right when traveling west on State Route 146.
100 ft. west, site of the First Reformed Dutch Church in Guilderland. Built before 1767. First pastor Rev. Harmanus Van HuysenMap (db m136065) HM
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27 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Red Men’s Hall
On Western Avenue (U.S. 20) 0.1 miles west of Mercy Care Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Formerly used as Baptist church, 1850-66; Catholic church: temperance hall.Map (db m220466) HM
28 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Site of Hamilton Union Church
On Western Avenue (U.S. 20) east of Schoolcraft Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of Hamilton Union Church Octagonal building used also as a school house built by Hamilton Mfg. Society about 1797 Map (db m116759) HM
29 New York, Albany County, New Salem — Rev. Harmanus Van Huysen Home
On New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85) at Helderhill Road, on the left when traveling west on New Scotland Road.
Original part built c. 1816. revolutionary War Captain. Served 3 area churches from 1794-1825. His descendants lived in home until 1922.Map (db m136073) HM
30 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — Early Mission
On New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85), on the left when traveling west.
Founded 1787 by Suffolk Presbytery Incorporated 1789 1st church 1791 Original frame standingMap (db m142748) HM
31 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — New Scotland Church
On New Scotland Road (New York State Route 85) 0.1 miles east of Youmans Road, on the left when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m142757) HM
32 New York, Albany County, Newtonville — Historic Newtonville
On New Loudon Road (U.S. 9) 0.1 miles south of East Newton Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Site of first Baptist church, 1852 Rev. William Arthur, preacher. Father of 21st President Chester Alan Arthur 1881 -1885Map (db m142458) HM
33 New York, Albany County, Preston-Potter Hollow — 1787 Baptist Church
On New York 145, on the right when traveling north.
Baptist Church formed as "First Church of Rensselaerville." Proposed first Am. Baptist Missionary Society and Natl. Baptist Assembly, 1801. Church built, 1846.Map (db m241630) HM
34 New York, Albany County, Rensselaerville — Baptist Church
On Delaware Turnpike (New York State Route 85), on the right when traveling south.
Organized Aug. 19, 1796. First ministers: Truman Beeman Ephraim Crocker Reuben Winegar Jr. Present church built in 1836Map (db m136128) HM
35 New York, Albany County, Rensselaerville — Episcopal Church
On Albany Hill Street (County Route 361) near County Route 351, on the right when traveling north.
Organized February 20, 1811 by Rev. Samuel Fuller, who built church in 1815 and served as Rector for thirty-one yearsMap (db m136121) HM
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36 New York, Albany County, Rensselaerville — Presbyterian Church
On County Route 351, on the left when traveling east.
Organized 1792. This third church built by Ephraim B. Russ and dedicated 1843. George Goodyear, Pastor.Map (db m136124) HM
37 New York, Albany County, Voorheesville — Methodism
On Altamont Road (New York State Route 156) at Pheasant Run on Altamont Road.
Methodism Here built its first church in this entire area. Known as Bethlehem, North or Black Creek Church, 1823 Map (db m48671) HM
38 New York, Albany County, Watervliet — North Dutch Reformed Church Bell
This bell was cast by the Meneely Bell Factory (1826-1951) for the former North Dutch Reformed Church located on the North West Corner of 1st Avenue and 15th Street. This was the third Meneely Bell which tolled for its congregation. The first bell . . . Map (db m185074) HM
39 New York, Albany County, Watervliet — Saint Patrick's Church Bell
On 1st Avenue at 15th Street on 1st Avenue.
The most obvious music associated with any church is the sweet and dignified tolling of the church bell. Pictured above is George E. Hipwod, President of the Holy Names Society who presented the bell for placement in the new church. The bell was . . . Map (db m70628) HM
40 New York, Albany County, Westerlo — Baptist Church
On New York State Route 143, on the right when traveling north.
Organized at Chesterville in 1800. Roswell Beckwith was first pastor.Map (db m135162) HM
41 New York, Albany County, Westerlo — Quaker Church
On County Route 402 near County Route 351, on the left when traveling east.
Site of a Quaker church and school. Erected 1803. Cemetery in rear.Map (db m136064) HM
42 New York, Albany County, Westerlo — Reformed Church
On New York State Route 143, on the right when traveling west.
First church in town. Organized 1793. Original site five miles south of hereMap (db m135148) HM
43 New York, Allegany County, Centerville — Centerville Town Hall
On Fairview Road (County Route 36) 0.1 miles south of Freedom Road (County Route 3), on the left when traveling north.
This building was originally known as the First Presbyterian Church of Centerville. Church members purchased this lot in 1858 and began construction of the church, completing it in 1859 at a cost of $3,000.Map (db m75936) HM
44 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Bronx Zoo — What's In a Name?
Near Jungle World Road south of Bronx River Parkway, on the right when traveling south.
Pčre David's deer are named for French missionary "Pčre" (Father) David who discovered them for the Western world in 1865 in a Beijing hunting park. Their Chinese nickname is "ssu-pu-hsiang" refering to four characteristics that are . . . Map (db m193271) HM
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45 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, City Island — Grace Church Episcopal
On City Island Avenue at Pilot Street, on the right when traveling north on City Island Avenue.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m226281) HM
46 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Concourse — Pope Benedict XVI Mass
On River Avenue at 161st Street on River Avenue.
In commemoration of the solemn pontifical mass marking the bicentennial of the Archdiocese of New York offered by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI April 20 2008 here in Yankee Stadium. Gift of Knights of Columbus.Map (db m192135) HM
47 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Concourse — Pope John Paul II Mass
On River Avenue at 161st Street on River Avenue.
In commemoration of the mass for world justice and peace offered by His Holiness Pope John Paul II October 2, 1979 here in Yankee Stadium. Gift of the Knights of Columbus.Map (db m35059) HM
48 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Concourse — Pope Paul VI Mass
On River Avenue and 161st Street.
In commemoration of the solemn mass for peace offered by His Holiness Pope Paul VI October 4, 1963 here in Yankee Stadium. Gift of Knights of ColumbusMap (db m183058) HM
49 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Highbridge — 301 — Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park
On Jerome Avenue north of East 164th Street, on the right when traveling north.
What was here before? A creek, called Metipathe by the Lenape, once ran through this land into the Harlem River after following a course along what are now River and Jerome Avenues. When European settlers arrived, the creek was sold to John . . . Map (db m228714) HM
50 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Hudson Hill — Riverdale Presbyterian ChurchLandmarks of New York
On Henry Hudson Parkway West, 0.1 miles south of West 249th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Designed in an English Gothic style by James Renwick, architect of St. Patrick's Cathedral, this church was built in 1863, funds having been contributed by residents of Riverdale including William E. Dodge, Jr., Joseph Delafield, Robert Colgate and . . . Map (db m193302) HM
51 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Mott Haven — Padre Plaza.367 Acres
On Saint Ann's Avenue at East 139th Street, on the right when traveling south on Saint Ann's Avenue.
Padre Plaza honors Father Roger Giglio (1943-1990), founder of St. Benedict the Moor Neighborhood Center. A native of Woburn, Massachusetts, Father Giglio was ordained in 1970 and served as the director of the Christian Formation Retreat Center . . . Map (db m209734) HM
52 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Parkchester — 301 — Hugh J. Grant Circle
On Hugh J. Grant Circle at Metropolitan Avenue on Hugh J. Grant Circle.
What was here before? This site was once a tract of farmland owned by the Pugsley family in the early 19th century. The land became part of the Cobb and Larkin family farms in the late 1800s, until the City acquired it incrementally in the . . . Map (db m238051) HM
53 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Westchester Square — St . Peter's Church Westchester
On Westchester Avenue near Saint Peter's Avenue.
The original church on this site was built in 1700 to house a parish organized by an act of the Provincial Assembly in 1693. Queen Anne contributed an altar in 1708. In 1763 a charter was received from King George III. The present church, designed . . . Map (db m52223) HM
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54 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — 490 — Centenary Church
On Court Street at Centenary Street, on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
Site of the 45th Annual Convention of the NY State Woman Suffrage Association attended by 162 delegates October 14-17, 1913Map (db m132676) HM
55 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — Site of Peterson's Tavern
On Front Street (U.S. 11) at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Site of Peterson's Tavern First meeting place of the newly incorporated village of Binghamton May 3, 1834Map (db m92915) HM
56 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — 149 — Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church
On Main Street (New York State Route 17C) at Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m198201) HM
57 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — Universalist
On Exchange Street, on the left when traveling south.
First society formed 1838 church erected this square facing Exchange St. in 1846, burned c. 1867Map (db m93290) HM
58 New York, Broome County, Hawleyton — 19th Century Hawleyton
On Hawleyton Road (County Route 117) at Saddlemire Road (County Route 125), on the right when traveling south on Hawleyton Road.
First called The Hemlocks. You are here X 1. Water Powered Mill 2. Blandings Store 3. Town Hall 4. Hawleyton Creamery 5. Hawleyton ME Church and Parsonage Given by James Hawleyton 6. Lyceum Hall - Later Blacksmith Shop 7. Hawleyton . . . Map (db m220880) HM
59 New York, Broome County, Whitney Point — Grace Episcopal Church1871
On Main Street west of U.S. 11, on the right when traveling west.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m236092) HM
60 New York, Cattaraugus County, Freedom — Salem Welsh Church
On New York State Route 98 at Galen Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 98.
Salem Welsh Church built 1855 has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m86649) HM
61 New York, Cattaraugus County, Leon — Leon United Methodist Church
On U.S. 62 at Cherry Creek Hill Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 62.
Leon United Methodist Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m133018) HM
62 New York, Cattaraugus County, Otto — Medora Ball Historical Museum
On Otto-East Otto Road (County Route 12) 0.2 miles east of North Otto Road (County Route 11), on the right when traveling east.
Medora Ball Historical Museum has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior The First Congregational Church of Otto 1861 Map (db m133002) HM
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63 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — Baptist Church
On Turnpike Road (County Road 10A) at Page Road, on the left when traveling north on Turnpike Road.
Organized 1779 First stone church built on this site 1808 Present church built 1875Map (db m231862) HM
64 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — St. Alphonsus
On East Genesee Street (U.S. 20) at Gaylord Street, on the right when traveling west on East Genesee Street.
St. Alphonsus Church was founded by German-speaking Catholics in 1853. The congregation worshipped in a church on Water Street until this ediface was erected in 1930. Map (db m88366) HM
65 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — St. Peter's Church
On Genesee Street, 0.1 miles east of James Street, on the right when traveling west.
St. Peter's Church Original church 1811 First to be erected in Auburn. Present stone ediface dedicated 1833. Map (db m88177) HM
66 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Birthplace of Theodore Ledyard Cuyler
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) 0.1 miles south of Dublin Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Theodore Ledyard Cuyler Born Jan. 10, 1822 Died Feb. 26, 1909 Presbyterian clergyman and writerMap (db m145809) HM
67 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Pioneer House
On Poplar Ridge Road (County Route 43A) at Angling Road, on the left when traveling west on Poplar Ridge Road.
Built about 1799 by Benjamin Howland. Here same year was held first meeting in county of Society of FriendsMap (db m230676) HM
68 New York, Cayuga County, Brutus — William McCreedy
On North State Road (New York State Route 34 at milepost 30.5), 0.2 miles south of Downs Road, on the left when traveling south.
William McCreedy and family, burial site. Soldier in Revolution. Born 1755 - Died 1824. Early Methodist meeting held in nearby family home.Map (db m88480) HM
69 New York, Cayuga County, Fair Haven — Site of Methodist Episcopal Church
On Main Street (New York State Route 104A) at Fancher Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Site Of Methodist Episcopal Church Erected 1882 Local red brick construction Sold and dismantled in 1934 Map (db m79725) HM
70 New York, Cayuga County, King Ferry — Presbyterian Church
On New York State Route 90, 0.1 miles east of New York State Route 34B, on the left when traveling east.
First in Genoa organized Aug. 13, 1798 by earliest settlers in region, then known as the Military TractMap (db m145754) HM
71 New York, Cayuga County, Meridian — In Memory of Abner Hollister
On Main Street (New York State Route 370) 0.1 miles east of Bonta Bridge Road (County Route 18B), on the right when traveling east.
For many years a Magistrate of this Town & County. The founder of this Village and this Church which he served with christian fidelity as ruling Elder from the time of its organization until his death. Born at Glastonbury Conn. Sept. 26, 1782, . . . Map (db m83813) HM
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72 New York, Cayuga County, Montezuma — Mentz Church
On McDonald Road (County Route 114A) at Mentz Church Road (County Route 115), on the left when traveling east on McDonald Road.
First Methodist Episcopal Church Inc. 1825 with John Gilmore, Wm. Bell & James Weston, Trustees. Adjoining cemetery in use by 1813. Map (db m83525) HM
73 New York, Cayuga County, Owasco — First Church
On E. Lake Road (New York State Route 38A) at Brook Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north on E. Lake Road.
Here was built in 1798 First Church in Cayuga County Reformed Dutch Church of OwascoMap (db m90715) HM
74 New York, Cayuga County, Port Byron — A Metaphor for ChangeThe Canalway Trail
Near Utica Street (New York State Route 31) 0.3 miles east of Main Street (New York State Route 38).
Lock 52 in Port Byron was a busy place prior to 1917. In the vicinity of the lock, you would have seen a bustling waterfront, with dozens of boats locking up or down the canal. At Tanner's Dry Dock, just up the canal from the lock, canal boats were . . . Map (db m83641) HM
75 New York, Cayuga County, Port Byron — Brigham Young
On Utica Street (New York State Route 31) at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Utica Street.
The Mormon prophet lived in the house 100 yards east of here in 1831. He was baptized a Mormon in 1831 at Mendon, N.Y.Map (db m65342) HM
76 New York, Cayuga County, Port Byron — Village of Port Byron
Near Utica Street (New York State Route 31) 0.2 miles east of Main Street (New York State Route 38).
1. Park Hotel: Dates from the bustling railroad days in the mid-eighteen hundreds when it was known as "National Hotel". The Park Hotel was built by Samuel Lamkin in 1835. Its reputation and ownership has changed many times. 2. Masonic Block: . . . Map (db m83600) HM
77 New York, Cayuga County, Scipio Center — Baptist Church
On Stewarts Corners Road (Route 26C), on the right when traveling south.
Founded June 9, 1795 by Elder David Irish. Present church erected 1812-22.Map (db m229459) HM
78 New York, Cayuga County, Sennett — Oldest Church
On Weedsport-Sennett Road (Route 12C) at Turnpike Road (Route 10A), on the right when traveling south on Weedsport-Sennett Road.
Oldest Church In Sennett. Built 1820 organized 1809 as First Congregational remodelled 1847 became Presbyterian 1870Map (db m159145) HM
79 New York, Cayuga County, Sterling — Site of First Baptist Church of Sterling
On New York State Route 104A at New Street, on the left when traveling east on State Route 104A.
Site of first Baptist church of Sterling erected in 1841, federated with United Presbyterian in 1931 Churches consolidated in 1962 Sold and dismantled in 1970Map (db m79782) HM
80 New York, Cayuga County, Union Springs — 284 — 1840 Church
Built by First Presbyterian Society on land donated by Howland family. Farrand Kitchel, builder. Home to museum 1994.Map (db m128004) HM
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81 New York, Cayuga County, Union Springs — Indian Mound
On New York State Route 90, 0.1 miles Great Gully Road, on the left when traveling south.
Just east of here Known to be the site of an early Jesuit missionMap (db m145840) HM
82 New York, Cayuga County, Union Springs — 587 — Meeting House
On Cayuga Street (New York State Route 90) at Chase Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Cayuga Street.
Built 1859 for the Society of Friends. Sold in 1910 to Springport Free Library by Scipio Monthly Meeting of Friends.Map (db m241215) HM
83 New York, Cayuga County, Union Springs — Missionaries To The Cayuga
On New York State Route 90, 0.1 miles south of Great Gully Road, on the left when traveling south.
This valley was the site of the principal Cayuga Indian village To the brave French Jesuit missionaries whose heroism was almost without parallel Joseph Chaumonot and Rene Menard who as guests as of Chief Saonchiogwa built here in 1656 . . . Map (db m145842) HM
84 New York, Cayuga County, Union Springs — 283 — Oakwood Seminary
On Seminary Street at USA Way, on the left when traveling east on Seminary Street.
Coeducational Quaker school operated here 1860-1920 run by the New York Yearly Meeting of Friends. Razed in the early 1960sMap (db m155835) HM
85 New York, Cayuga County, Weedsport — First Baptist Church of Weedsport
On Liberty Street, 0.1 miles east of S. Seneca Street, on the left when traveling east.
First Baptist Church of Weedsport has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m157012) HM
86 New York, Chautauqua County, Hanover — The King from HanoverJames Jesse Strang 1813-1856
On Dennison Road (County Route 89) at King Road, on the right when traveling south on Dennison Road.
Hanover resident, 1816-1836, at Dennison's Corners and Keach's Corners. Clerk of Dennison's Corners School #10 and of Forestville Baptist Church. Studied law, taught, and married in Silver Creek. Attended Fredonia Academy. Ellington Postmaster, . . . Map (db m105659) HM
87 New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown — 410 North Main StreetGothic Revival & Richardsonian — Jamestown Architectural Heritage —
On North Main Street north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m178063) HM
88 New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown — First Congregational Church
On East 3rd Street, 0.1 miles east of Prendergast Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
First Congregational Church First Congregational Church. Organized June 16, 1816. Jamestown's first religious society. Met at Main and Fifth Streets where a church built in 1829 served until this Gothic ediface was erected in 1869. This is the . . . Map (db m94857) HM
89 New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown — Here the First School House
On North Main Street at West 5th Street (New York State Route 394), on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Here The First School House the "Prendergast Academy" was built in 1816. Church services were held here until The First Church was erected in 1829 on the same site by "The First Congregational Church and Society" organized in 1816. . . . Map (db m94872) HM
90 New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown — Site of Methodist Church
On Foote Avenue at East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Foote Avenue.
First edifice of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Jamestown was erected in 1830. A plain house 40 by 50 feet.Map (db m64719) HM
91 New York, Chautauqua County, Pomfret — Lily Dale AssemblySpiritualism's Largest Community — Cultural Heritage —
On Glasgow Road (County Route 48) at Dale Drive (County Route 48), on the left when traveling east on Glasgow Road.
Lily Dale Timeline 1955 Fox cottage burns. 1924 Marion H. Sidmore Library building constructed. 1915 Fox cottage moved to Lily Dale. 1900 Great Lily Dale fire burns many cottages. 1893 Lily Dale contains 215 cottages. 1888 Assembly Hall . . . Map (db m94898) HM
92 New York, Chautauqua County, Silver Creek — The Swift Mansion
Near Central Avenue (New York State Route 5) at Parkway Avenue.
Built in 1846 by Major Clark C. Swift, this mansion was constructed in the Federal Style with bricks handmade on the site. It was acquired for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in 1914, through the efforts of Msgr. E.J. O'Connor. The mansion was used . . . Map (db m64722) HM
93 New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — First Presbyterian Church and Society
On South Portage Street (Route 394) north of McClurg Street, on the right when traveling north.
Westfield, New York Founded 1808 First Church in Chautauqua County Called Chautauqua Church Organized by Rev. John Lindsey Met at cross roads Part of Presbytery of Erie, Pennsylvania Transferred to Presbytery of . . . Map (db m132189) HM
94 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — A.M.E. Zion Church
On 643 Lake Street.
Founded in 1840 stood 300 feet west of here played a role in the underground railroad & was a center of Elmira's African-American Community Map (db m66950) HM
95 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Earliest Methodist Preaching
On East Water Street (New York State Route 352) at Harriet St., on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.
The first Methodist sermon in this area was given near this site at Lough’s Tavern, Newton Village, by Rev. William Colbert, Dec. 16 1792. Text Mathew 5:6 "Blessed are They That Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness." This Circuit rider dressed in . . . Map (db m41576) HM
96 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Grace Episcopal Church
On West Church Street (County Route 352) at Davis Street when traveling west on West Church Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historical Places by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m242616) HM
97 New York, Chemung County, Wellsburg — Christ Episcopal ChurchEstab. 1869
On Main Street (New York State Route 367) just south of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m198212) HM
98 New York, Chemung County, Wellsburg — Site of First Church in Chemung Valley
On Wilawana Road (New York State Route 427) 1.3 miles east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
• The site of • First Church of any denomination —in— Chemung Valley was one-fourth mile north ———— Organized September 2, 1789 by Roswell Goff, First Pastor —and— William Buck • John Hillman Peter Roberts • John Roberts Jesse . . . Map (db m198216) HM
99 New York, Chenango County, Afton — 518 — Early Cemetery
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1818 as the Universalist Church burying ground and now called East Side Cemetery. Many early settlers buried here.Map (db m230671) HM
100 New York, Chenango County, Bainbridge — First Presbyterian Church
On Church Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
Society founded March 31, 1793 through the efforts of the Rev. William A. Stone of the Vermont Domestic Missionary Society. The first church was erected in 1793, and was destroyed by fire in 1814. The present building was erected in . . . Map (db m146817) HM

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