First Presbyterian Church, Yorktown, New York facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown
The church on a historic postcard
Religion
Affiliation	Presbyterian
Location
Location	2880 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY, US
Architecture
Architectural style	Greek Revival
Completed	1840
Materials	Wood

The First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown is a Presbyterian church located in Yorktown Heights, New York. This church building is quite old! It was finished in 1840. It's actually the third church building for this group of people, called a congregation.

History of the Yorktown Church

The church group started way back in 1730. Imagine, that's almost 300 years ago! In 1738, they built their first meeting house. A pastor, or church leader, joined them in 1761.

The Church During the Revolutionary War

During the American Revolutionary War, the church building was used by soldiers. It became a place for them to stay. Sadly, British troops destroyed it in June 1779.

New Buildings for the Congregation

After the war, a second church was built in 1785. Then, in 1840, a third church replaced it. This new building looked similar to the one before it. It's the same building you can see today!

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