Belleville Dutch Reformed Church facts for kids
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Reformed Dutch Church of Second River
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The Church in 2017
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 Location in Essex County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Location | 171 Main Street Belleville, New Jersey |
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| Area | 0.8 acres (0.32 ha) |
| Built | 1853 |
| Architect | William H. Kirk |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001756 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 21, 1978 |
The Belleville Dutch Reformed Church is a very old and important church in Belleville, New Jersey. It is also known as the Reformed Dutch Church of Second River on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list keeps track of important historical places in the United States.
The church was first started in 1697. It was a Dutch Reformed Church, which means it followed a type of Christian faith brought over by Dutch settlers. The church gets its name from the Second River. This river is a small stream that flows into the Passaic River.
A Long History
The church building you see today is not the first one. The original church was rebuilt in 1725. It was rebuilt again in 1807. The current building was finished in 1853. It has a beautiful style called Gothic Revival.
Role in the American Revolution
During the American Revolution, the church played an important part. Its tall steeple was used as a lookout spot. People could watch for enemy movements from there.
Right next to the church is a graveyard. More than 62 soldiers from the American Revolution are buried there. They fought for America's freedom. This shows how important the church was to the local community.
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