Old Clove Church - Wantage, NJ
Posted by: 79scouts
N 41° 14.447 W 074° 37.343
18T E 531642 N 4565555
This historical marker is at the Old Clove Church on Route 23 North in Wantage, NJ.
Waymark Code: WMCZGC
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2011
Views: 5
The Old Clove Church has long been a local landmark. The beautiful old building stands proudly next to oute 23. It is still used as a church, but not for weekly services. It is available for wedding ceremonies and is used for church services on specail occasions.
Marker Name: 1787 Old Clove Church
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text: 1787
Old Clove Church
The Dutch Reformed
Church of New Brunswick
granted men of this
community permission
in 1787 to establish a
congregation here.
In 1817 this small
group affiliated with
three other churches
and became the First
Presbyterian Church
of Wantage.
Dedication Date: 01/01/1829
City: Wantage
County: Sussex
Web Link: [Web Link]
Group responsible for placement: Not listed
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