First Presbyterian Church, Yorktown, New York facts for kids
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| 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 in Yorktown Heights, New York. The current church building is the third in the history of the congregation, completed in 1840.
History
The congregation dates back to 1730. A meeting house was built in 1738, and a first resident pastor led the congregation from 1761. During the Revolutionary War, the church was used as barracks. It was destroyed by British troops in June 1779. A second church was built in 1785. A third church in the same style replaced it in 1840.
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