Dingman's Ferry Dutch Reformed Church facts for kids
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | U.S. 209, Dingman's Ferry, Delaware Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000241 |
| Added to NRHP | July 23, 1979 |
The Dingman's Ferry Dutch Reformed Church is a really old building in Dingman's Ferry, Pennsylvania. It used to be a church for the Dutch Reformed faith. You can find it along U.S. Route 209 inside the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
This special building was designed in 1837 and finished being built in 1850. It looks like an ancient Greek temple because it was built in the Greek Revival style.
A Look at the Church Building
The church is a two-story building made of wood. It has a pointed roof, which is called a gable roof. The outside walls are covered with overlapping wooden boards, known as clapboard.
One of the most striking parts of the church is its large front porch. This porch is called a portico. It has a gabled roof, just like the main building. This roof is held up by four very strong columns. These columns are in the Doric order style, which is a classic design from ancient Greece.
From Church to Home
The National Park Service describes this building as a great example of Greek Revival style. Its big wooden front, with those four heavy columns, really makes it look like the stone buildings of ancient Greece.
Even though it was built as a church, it stopped being used for services a long time ago. In 1957, the building was changed into a home. Since 1972, it has been owned by an antiques dealer named Doug Cosh. He has been leasing the property since 1986.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its unique architecture and history, the Dingman's Ferry Dutch Reformed Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
