First Reformed Church - Hackensack, NJ - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

This church (also known as The First Reformed Dutch Church), was built in 1791 on the site of the previous church which had been built in 1686. Part of the original 1686 church remains on one of the present's church's wall.
The Bergen County Historical Society marker reads:

"HISTORIC FIRST
REFORMED CHURCH

Earliest records of this
pioneer Dutch church,
dated 1686, mark it as the
second oldest in New Jersey.
Old stones embedded in the
east wall show the initials
of founding families and
first settlers.
The old burying ground
contains the grave of
General Enoch Poor,
a Revolutionary officer.
His funeral was attended by Generals Washington and
Lafayette and a portion
of the American army."

More can be read about the church at this Wikipedia site: (visit link)

Unfortunately, the Church doesn't seem to have its own website.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1791 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Congregational, I believe...but none of the sources indicate a denomination If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:00 AM Street address of Church: Court Street at intersection with Moore Street Hackensack, NJ USA Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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