Bygone & Strange Long Island - Bygone Long Island Churches section

First Congregational Church of New Village. Lake Grove. Circa 1817

Originally planned to be the New Village Meeting place, the church was officially opened in 1817. The congregation, established in 1815 was headed by Pastor Jacob Corwin as

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Setauket Presbyterian Church Circa.1812

The Setauket Presbyterian Church is a beautiful historical place. The original Church building was built on the Setauket Village Green in 1674; however, the Presbyterian organization was created in

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Jamesport Church Circa 1731

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Erected in 1731 by local puritan families, the Jamesport Meeting House, on the corner of Manor Lane and the Main Road (Route 25), is the oldest surviving structure in the township of Riverhead and the oldest surviving religious building on the entire east end!

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St. John’s Episcopal Church. Oakdale. Circa 1765

St. Johns, a small almost nondescript church that has played an integral role in Long Islands & Americas history is the second oldest church in Suffolk County. According to the November 1896 Brooklyn ...

The Caroline Church. Setauket. Circa 1729

Located off the Setauket Village green, the Caroline Church is a fantastic example of colonial architecture. The Caroline Church's roof is made out of shake shingles. The siding is made out of wood shingles

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Long Islands Old Churches

First Congregational Church of New Village. Lake Grove. Circa 1817

Setauket Presbyterian Church Circa.1812

Jamesport Church Circa 1731

St. John’s Episcopal Church. Oakdale. Circa 1765

The Caroline Church. Setauket. Circa 1729

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