Old Clove Church - Wantage, NJ
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N 41° 14.447 W 074° 37.343
18T E 531642 N 4565555
The Old Clove Church is on Route 23 North in Wantage, NJ.
Waymark Code: WMCZGM
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2011
Views: 7
The Old Clove Church has long been a local landmark. The building is no longer used for regular services. The large sign on the outside proudly displays 1787 as the date of the church. The actual building was erected in 1829. There is a historical marker on the property that denotes why 1787 is an important date. The marker reads:
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.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1829
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian
Street address of Church: Route 23 North Wantage, NJ Sussex 07461
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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