SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH NATIONAL HISTORIC S

MOUNT VERNON, NY

Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site is a historical church located in Mount Vernon, New York. The church was built in 1765 and is one of the oldest churches in Westchester County. The church was a crucial location during the American Revolutionary War and was used as a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Battle of Pell's Point in 1776.

The church is a National Historic Site, and it attracts many visitors each year. The church's interior features beautiful woodwork, including the original pulpit and pews. The church also has an impressive pipe organ that was installed in the 1800s.

The churchyard is the final resting place of many prominent figures from the Revolutionary War era, including soldiers, patriots, and loyalists. The cemetery also includes a monument to John Peter Zenger, a printer who was put on trial for libel in 1735, and whose case was instrumental in establishing freedom of the press in colonial America.

Overall, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site is a fascinating and historically significant location that offers visitors a glimpse into America's past. It is a must-visit site for anyone interested in American history, architecture, or religious history.

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH NATIONAL HISTORIC S is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MOUNT VERNON NY. US MID #8403600823

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 9146674116
• website: http://www.nps.gov/sapa

SAINT PULS CH NAT HSTRIC SITES
897 S COLUMBUS AVE
MOUNT VERNON
NY
10550-5018

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