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By Scott J. Payne, April 23, 2016
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101 New York, Chenango County, Greene — Early Church In Greene
The Baptist Society was organized on this site by Elder Nathaniel Kellogg in 1795Map (db m94167) HM
102 New York, Chenango County, Greene — First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church in Chenango County organized on this site by Elder Nathaniel Kellogg in 1795Map (db m94155) HM
103 New York, Chenango County, Greene — First Church
In village of Greene this Congregational Church was organized in 1811. The first pastor was Rev. John B. Hoyt.Map (db m230655) HM
104 New York, Chenango County, Guilford — 120 — Guilford Center Presbyterian Church
Guilford Center Presbyterian Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 by the United States Department of the Interior William G.Pomeroy Foundation 2017Map (db m149752) HM
105 New York, Chenango County, McDonough — 1032 — Former Church
Free will Baptist Church of German built by Ezra Fuller by 1861 on land given by William and Amana Burnap. Became German town hall 2022Map (db m236034) HM
106 New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — St. Andrews Church and Cemetery
Worship began in 1808 led by Fr. Daniel Nash. First Episcopal Church in Chenango County. Cemetery owned by church.Map (db m93163) HM
107 New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — White Store Church
Built 1820 by Baptists, Methodists, and Universalists. Church in original form except pulpit lowered in 1863.Map (db m93551) HM
108 New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Alert Hose Co. No. 1Founded March 11, 1872
First meeting held on this spot. And oak tree planted presented by Alert House Co. No. 1 on fiftieth anniversary 1922Map (db m242702) HM
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109 New York, Chenango County, Otselic — 384 — Former Church
Constructed ca. 1862 as the Second Methodist Episcopal Church of Otselic. The church closed in 1993 and was sold in 1994.Map (db m149155) HM
110 New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Congregational Church
Oldest Church Edifice Standing In The Village Of Oxford Dedicated July 31, 1823.Map (db m92748) HM
111 New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Site of St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Site of St. Paul's Episcopal Church Erected in 1816. The first church edifice in the village of Oxford.Map (db m93015) HM
112 New York, Chenango County, Pitcher — First Congregational Church of Pitcher
First Congregational Church of Pitcher has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m146742) HM
113 New York, Chenango County, Pitcher — Pitcher Baptist Church
Pitcher Baptist Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m146738) HM
114 New York, Chenango County, Rockdale — Rockdale Community Church
Rockdale Community Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m169656)
115 New York, Chenango County, Smyrna — Brigham Young
Site of boyhood home of Brigham Young, Mormon leader, is one half mile no. [north] on Cole Rd. The family went on to western New York.Map (db m168672) HM
116 New York, Clinton County, Ausable — Quaker Union
1789 - Site of Friends Meeting House and Cemetery First School and Post Office in Town of Peru on Old Rogers RoadMap (db m192007) HM
117 New York, Clinton County, Ausble Chasm — 687 — Herbert Estes
Resided here 1885-1916. Machinist, inventor, mill owner & church leader. Union soldier diarist while prisoner during Civil War.Map (db m204229) HM
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118 New York, Clinton County, Beekmantown — Point Au Roche Methodist Episcopal Church
The Point Au Roche Methodist Episcopal Church stood west of this sign. It was built in the early 1850s on land from the Moore family. This red brick church was the community focal point, a place where people came to worship and socialize.Map (db m105857) HM
119 New York, Clinton County, Champlain — 355 — St. Mary's Academy
1906-2012. Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus sailed from France in 1905 to start the Academy. "Tout pour la gloire de Dieu"Map (db m132721) HM
120 New York, Clinton County, Chazy — Near This Spot
Pierre Huet de la Valiniere Sulpician Missionary built the first catholic church in N. E. New York 1790Map (db m176345) HM
121 New York, Clinton County, Morrisonville — Morrisonville Community Church
As first Methodist Church moved two miles into the village in 1854. Merged with Baptist Church in 1937 as Morrisonville Community Church.Map (db m194600) HM
122 New York, Clinton County, Morrisonville — Site of Church First Clinton County High School
Methodist Church built here in 1835 moved to Morrisonville in 1853. First Clinton County high school-opened 1833 housed in this church from 1835-1867Map (db m194620) HM
123 New York, Clinton County, Peru — 419 — Harkness Church
Dr. Georgia Harkness 1891-1974. Author, scholar, activist & clergy member. First female professor of theology at a U.S. seminary. Map (db m132695) HM
124 New York, Clinton County, Plattsburgh — Memorial Chapel
Dedicated on 24 October 1933 in memory of those stationed here who gave their lives in WWI. The project was sponsored by the Churchwomen's League For Patriotic Service. Costing $22,472. It was constructed of weathered brick from a . . . Map (db m47944) HM
125 New York, Clinton County, Plattsburgh — Trinity Episcopal Church - 1830
Plattsburgh's oldest public building. Reverend John Henry Hopkins, who authored the hymn We Three Kings was the rector here from 1872-1877. Le plus ancien batiment publique de Plattsburgh. Ce fut le Reverend John Henry Hopkins et . . . Map (db m115224) HM
126 New York, Clinton County, Rouses Point — Site of First School House1816
Built of stone from Fort Blunder was house of worship for Baptist, Methodist and PresbyteriansMap (db m234757) HM
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127 New York, Clinton County, Schuyler Falls — Methodist Episcopal Church
Organized in 1846 with service by Rev. John M. Wever, first minister. Church built and dedicated in 1847. Services held until 1980'sMap (db m194622) HM
128 New York, Clinton County, Town of Plattsburgh — Catholic Summer School
Catholic Summer School of America 1896-1941 on this site. Resort and educational campus with cottages, chapel, dining hall, auditorium & post office.Map (db m106622) HM
129 New York, Columbia County, Canaan — Queechy Church Burial Ground
1828 -1963 Queechy Methodist Church 1829 Building erected. 1929 September 21-22 One Hundredth Anniversary, Rev. D.A.Cataldo, Pastor. The following is copied from the booklet published for the celebration. 1964 N.Y. Conf. Minutes, . . . Map (db m145309) HM
130 New York, Columbia County, Claverack — Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack
Congregation established 1716. Current sanctuary built 1767 NYS Historical Register May 5, 2001 National Register June 21, 2001Map (db m140604) HM
131 New York, Columbia County, Clermont — Saint Luke's Church Clermont
Built 1859 as an Episcopal Church Transferred to Clermont in 1973Map (db m136308) HM
132 New York, Columbia County, Clermont — The AcademyBuilt in 1834
As a seminary of learning. The land was given by Edward P. LivingstonMap (db m136304) HM
133 New York, Columbia County, Germantown — Site of First Lutheran Church
In Germantown. Erected in 1710Map (db m133582) HM
134 New York, Columbia County, Germantown — The Second Reformed Church
Site of the Second Reformed Church of Germantown. Built here in 1814.Map (db m149620) HM
135 New York, Columbia County, Ghent — Downing Church
Built in 1822 on lands donated by Stephen Richmond and used by Baptists and MethodistsMap (db m24466) HM
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136 New York, Columbia County, Ghent — 686 — Meeting House
Dutch Reformed & Lutheran congregations built a church near here in 1816 "to dwell together in unity.” Site shared until 1846.Map (db m245727) HM
137 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — Heermance Housec. 1721-1765
. . . Map (db m118565) HM
138 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — Reformed Dutch Church
Organized in 1712 sixth church between New York and Albany.Map (db m165461) HM
139 New York, Columbia County, Linlithgo — 1722
The Livingston Memorial Church and lands were donated by Robert Livingston, First Lord of Livingston Manor (1654-1728.). Born in Ancrum, Scotland, he arrived in the new world in 1673, and is the founder of one of the oldest and most influential . . . Map (db m244876) HM
140 New York, Columbia County, Linlithgo — Memorial Chapel
Built 1870 on site of earlier church. Covers old crypt which is the burial place of generations of Livingstons.Map (db m244873) HM
141 New York, Columbia County, Livingston — Linlithgo Reformed Church of Livingston
Congregation organized 1722. First church on this site 1814. Present church erected 1854Map (db m245250) HM
142 New York, Columbia County, Livingston — St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church1902
First church on this site 1861 destroyed by fire 1901. N.Y.S. & National Historical RegistriesMap (db m137802) HM
143 New York, Columbia County, Mt. Ross — Church Cemetery
Connected with Reformed Protestant Dutch Church. Known as Stissick, Gallatin, Ancram, Greenbush, and Vedder Church. Oldest stone 1770Map (db m165653) HM
144 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — St Peter’s Presbyterian Church
Organized 1760 as a congregational church. Present building erected 1771.Map (db m145530) HM
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145 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church
St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church 1771 Spencertown Cemetery 1760 New York State and National Registers of Historic PlacesMap (db m145523) HM
146 New York, Columbia County, Spencertown — St. Peter’s Restoration2003 - 2015
Through community generosity The Friends of St. Peter’s Leadership of Mary Zander Benevolence of the Ellsworth Kelly FoundationMap (db m145522) HM
147 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — First Presbyterian Church of Valatie
Congregation formed 1835 This edifice built 1878 Ogden & Wright, achitectsMap (db m56671) HM
148 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — St. Luke’s Lutheran Churchc. 1828   c.1970
From this congregation ten men fell during WWII (In memory of Marion Berntson)Map (db m56669) HM
149 New York, Cortland County, Cuyler — Pioneer Church
First church services held in a barn on this site in 1808 by Benoni HarrisMap (db m221742) HM
150 New York, Cortland County, Homer — Homer Village Green
Military tract deeded by Revolutionary soldiers to first religious society of Homer, 1805, for meeting house and burial ground This society organized 1799Map (db m141512) HM
151 New York, Cortland County, Homer — Rev. Samuel and Roenna Clark Day
Rev. Samuel S. Day 1808-1871 Roenna Clark his wife 1809-1881 Founders of the American Baptist Telugu Mission India Mary M. Day their dau. 1839-1915 Missionary in India 32 y'rs. The Lone Star Mission and their example of faith . . . Map (db m141474) HM
152 New York, Cortland County, Homer — 1023 — Wisdom's Gate
Purchased by George W. Samson. Temperance advocate & innkeeper, 1850. Operated as public house kept on "strictly temperance principles."Map (db m230141) HM
153 New York, Cortland County, Marathon — First Baptist Church Bell
Presented to the First Baptist Church of Marathon village, by Mrs. D. E. Whitmore, April 23-1901. ———————————— The Carillon of Bells is dedicated to the . . . Map (db m131022) HM
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154 New York, Cortland County, McGraw — Churches
Churches on this historic site 1952 - Full Gospel Mission 1962 - St. Joseph’s Catholic 1993 - Seven Valley ChristianMap (db m224527) HM
155 New York, Cortland County, Preble — First Church
In town of Preble stood here. Built 1804 removed to village 1859.Map (db m221707) HM
156 New York, Cortland County, Preble — Methodist Episcopal Church
Organized 1814. Church erected 1824.Map (db m154518) HM
157 New York, Cortland County, Preble — Old Log Church
Site of Old Log Church M. E. Church organized 1814, log church built same year on Gospel and School Acre and used until the new church was built in 1824.Map (db m154508) HM
158 New York, Cortland County, Preble — Presbyterian Church
Organized as congregational 1804; reorganized Presbyterian 1810: moved to its present site 1859Map (db m154525) HM
159 New York, Cortland County, Solon — Second Baptist Church
Site of Second Baptist Church Solon now Taylor Leased in 1843 to trustees: Smith Bennett Allen Cass & Amasa HolmesMap (db m146733) HM
160 New York, Cortland County, Taylor — Taylor Wesleyan Church
Originally First Methodist Episcopal Cincinnatus Solon Land deeded 1832 Built c. 1835Map (db m154471) HM
161 New York, Cortland County, Virgil — Site of 1st Public Cemetery
Est. 1806 and original site of Congregational Church 1st church in Virgil org. 1805, erected 1821Map (db m226140) HM
162 New York, Delaware County, Bloomville — 1800 Church
Only Methodist Church building west of the Hudson River in continuous use for worship since that time.Map (db m137593) HM
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163 New York, Delaware County, Bovina — St James Church
Congregation est 1914. Chapel, rectory and parish house gifts of Angelica Gerry 1922. Cram and Ferguson, architects.Map (db m133275) HM
164 New York, Delaware County, Delhi — Christian Church at Fitch's Bridge
Congregation formed 1822 promoting union with all Christians. Gideon Frisbee leased this land to erect a house of worship to trustees Newell Dodge, Putnam Farrington, Daniel Frisbee, John Hammond and Clark Sloat later razed. The present church, . . . Map (db m137501) HM
165 New York, Delaware County, Hancock — St. Paul's Catholic Church World War Memorial
Memorial to those who served in the World War Edmund J. Cotter Jr. • Andrew Dunn John L. Dunn • Charles Esolen Edward Guinan • Ambrose McGranaghan Edmund McGranaghan • Eugene McGranaghan Thomas McGranaghan • Aloysius Meyer . . . Map (db m122205) WM
166 New York, Delaware County, Hobart — St. Peters
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Towns of Stamford, Harpersfield and Kortricht. Parish organized 1794, present church 1801Map (db m137595) HM
167 New York, Delaware County, Roxbury — KirksideBuilt in 1857
Helen Gould, daughter of the financier Jay Gould became enchanted with the village of Roxbury where her father was born and raised. In 1894 she purchased the property next to the Gould Family church which she had helped to build. Ms. Gould . . . Map (db m180669) HM
168 New York, Delaware County, Roxbury — The Jay Gould Memorial ChurchBuilt in 1894
The Dutch Reformed Church in Roxbury was organized in 1802. In the following years, two church buildings were destroyed by wind and one by fire. In the 1890s Jay Gould promised aid for a stone church but died before any agreement had been made. So . . . Map (db m180671) HM
169 New York, Delaware County, Roxbury — The Methodist ChurchBuilt in 1858
A prominent Greek Revival style building in the Main Street Historic District, the Methodist church was built in 1858. In 1869 the church society built the present commodious parsonage on the lot adjoining the church. The church building was . . . Map (db m180673) HM
170 New York, Delaware County, Sidney — Sidney Grove Campground Bell
The first gathering at the Sidney Grove Campmeeting area was held in 1874. This bell, created by the Goulds Manufacturing Company in Seneca Falls, NY, called visitors to meals and to worship. In the mid 1940's the services moved to Sky . . . Map (db m220635) HM
171 New York, Delaware County, Walton — Christ ChurchBuilt in 1832
Was placed pn the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m149422) HM
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172 New York, Dutchess County, Beacon — Spanish Pentecostal Church / Rothery File Factory — City of Beacon Greenway Trail —
Spanish Pentecostal Church Built in 1869 as 1st Methodist church on the former site of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. Rothery File Factory Built in 1835, the company made the first wood files in America starting in 1828 at a . . . Map (db m144534) HM
173 New York, Dutchess County, Clinton Corners — Creek Meeting House
Built 1777 by Quakers. Used in American Revolution New York State Chapter National Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America September 21, 1963Map (db m158872) HM
174 New York, Dutchess County, Clinton Corners — Creek Meeting House
Built By the Society of Friends --- 1777 A Committee Was appointed to “Pitch upon a place for the Meeting House” --- 1775 Preparative Meeting Allowed By Nine Partners --- 1776 Monthly Meeting Set Up -- 1782 Division of . . . Map (db m158874) HM
175 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Dutch Church
Reformed Church of Fishkill, organized 1716, built 1725 Occupied 1776 by New York Provincial Congress, also prison during Revolution.Map (db m193584) HM
176 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — 263 — Site of Zion Pilgrim M.E. Church
Served Baxtertown community 1848-1930s. Evidence suggests station on Underground RailroadMap (db m133069) HM
177 New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Trinity Church
Organized by Rev. Samuel Seabury 1756, built 1760. Provincial Congress met here Sept. 1776. Used as hospital during Revolution.Map (db m44504) HM
178 New York, Dutchess County, Holmes — Holmes Methodist Church
Founded 1766 Holmes Methodist Church Originally, Reynoldsville Methodist Church Dedicated September 15, 1853Map (db m15826) HM
179 New York, Dutchess County, Hopewell Junction — Reformed Church
Church Society of Hopewell organized by 19 members in 1757. The original church built 1764. Present structure started 1833. 225th Anniversary, 1982Map (db m89088) HM
180 New York, Dutchess County, Hyde Park — Reformed DutchChurch of Hyde Park
Reformed Dutch Church of Hyde Park Established 1789 as the Stoutenburgh Religious Society. Oldest continuous Congregation in Hyde Park. William C. Pomeroy Foundation 2015Map (db m83232) HM
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181 New York, Dutchess County, Hyde Park — Reformed Dutch Church Hyde Park
Reformed Dutch Church Hyde Park, New York Has Been Placed On The National Register Of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Organized 1789   Built 1824Map (db m83234) HM
182 New York, Dutchess County, Hyde Park — St. James Church
Erected 1844. Attended by Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States, and his family.Map (db m83235) HM
183 New York, Dutchess County, Lagrangeville — Historic Freedom Plains Church
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184 New York, Dutchess County, Milan — Milan Christian Church
Site of Milan Christian Church Organized 1820 Services discontinued 1918 Razed 1967Map (db m192406) HM
185 New York, Dutchess County, Millbrook — 18 — A Wing and a Prayer / La Chiesa delle GrazieMillbrook, New York — The Museum in the Streets® —
A Wing and a Prayer Grace Episcopal Church (1901) anchors the upper end of Millbrook's Franklin Avenue. Stucco, stone, turrets, and towers combine in homage to the English Arts and Crafts movement. The interior, though somewhat . . . Map (db m140175) HM
186 New York, Dutchess County, Millbrook — 21 — Blown Away / VolatilizzataMillbrook, New York — The Museum in the Streets® —
Blown Away The Millbrook Gas and Electric Company (1894-1920), founded by Charles Dieterich, pioneered the use of acetylene in America and provided street lights at 300 village locations. Unfortunately, the gas proved to be highly . . . Map (db m140182) HM
187 New York, Dutchess County, Millbrook — Meeting House
Built in 1780 by the Nine Partners Meeting of the Society of FriendsMap (db m139341) HM
188 New York, Dutchess County, Millbrook — 1 — St. Joseph’s Church / La Chiesa di San GiuseppeMillbrook, New York — The Museum in the Streets® —
St. Joseph's Church Before St. Joseph's Church was completed in 1872, local Catholics had been served by priests who rode out either from Poughkeepsie or Amenia to conduct Mass in an inter-denominational hall. St. Joseph's became . . . Map (db m139983) HM
189 New York, Dutchess County, Millerton — Spencer's CornersNorth East Post Office
May 1, 1773, first Baptist covenant meeting in North East held at home of Rev. Simon Dakin, near here.Map (db m138074) HM
190 New York, Dutchess County, Pawling — Akin Hall
Built and dedicated in 1881 by A. J. Akin. Used by Christ Church since 1895. Moved to former site of Mizzentop Hotel by Lowell Thomas 1936. Map (db m25020) HM
191 New York, Dutchess County, Pawling — Living Memorial
These trees were planted as a Living Memorial to Thomas E. Dewey Governor of the State of New York 1943 – 1955 and his wife Frances Hutt Dewey Faithful member of the congregation of Christ Church on Quaker Hill . . . Map (db m25018) HM
192 New York, Dutchess County, Pawling — Methodist Church
First church built in 1809 South Road; second church in 1854 on Main Street. This church erected in 1864. Additions in 1928 and 1960.Map (db m24888) HM
193 New York, Dutchess County, Pawling — Oblong Meeting House
Oblong Meeting House Of the Society of Friends Erected in 1742 south of this road Present building erected in 1764 First effective action against slavery taken here in 1767 Occupied as hospital January 1779 By Revolutionary . . . Map (db m25026) HM
194 New York, Dutchess County, Pawling — The First Oblong Friends Meeting House
The First Oblong Friends Meeting House was erected on this site in 1742. It was used as a place of worship until 1764. West of the site was the Friends burial ground. During the fall and winter of 1778 the present meeting house was a hospital . . . Map (db m25028) HM
195 New York, Dutchess County, Pine Plains — Old Moravian Church
Site of Old Moravian Church Built in 1743 of bark. Mentioned in 1840 at dedication of Union Bethel Church Map (db m144586) HM
196 New York, Dutchess County, Pine Plains — Red Church
Site of Red Church. Built by German Reformers 1772 on Pulver farm, torn down 1826, known as the Old Red Church. Map (db m135706) HM
197 New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie — Elijah Hedding D.D.June 7, 1780 - April 9, 1852
For fifty years a minister and twenty eight a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church. In his ministry he performed an astonishing amount of labor and endured many hardships. He was a pattern of Christian propriety and integrity . . . Map (db m210641) HM
198 New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie — Second Baptist ChurchJuly 19, 1946 - July 21, 1996
Organized July 18, 1946 Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Jenkins, Pastor Charter Members of Second Baptist Church Mrs. B. Dukes, K. Roberts, & E. Vaughn Rev. Robert L. Bruce, Sr., PastorMap (db m130554) HM
199 New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie — The Glebe House
Built in 1767 by members of the Church of England in Dutchess County for their minister.Map (db m37921) HM
200 New York, Dutchess County, Rhinebeck — Old Rhinebeck
Original location of the Village of Rhinebeck
Site of oldest church in northern precinct of Dutchess CountyMap (db m136500) HM

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