Church of the Holy Innocents
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United Methodist Church of the Highlands
Current information:
The United Methodist Church of the Highlands was originally the First Presbyterian Church of Highland Falls. It is located on Main Street in the village, and is one of many built during the early to late 1800's.
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Historic information:
The First Presbyterian Society was incorporated October 12, 1830 with William Howe, of Buttermilk Falls, Samuel Spencer of West Point and Peter Meeks of West Grove as trustees. It was decided to erect two churches for the better convenience of the separate settlements, one near Buttermilk Falls, and the other in the Fort Montgomery section. These churches were open to other denominations under certain regulations. In 1850 the society was reorganized tinder the name of "The First Presbyterian Church of the Highlands." The following trustees were then chosen: David Parry, Cornelius Nelson, Charles P. Smith, Alexander Mearns, and John M. Hall. The Rev. E. P. Roe, the famous novelist, who then lived on his fruit farm in Cornwall, was the pastor of this church for several years, being succeeded by Rev. Mr. Williams.
Of Historic Interest
First Methodist Church at Fort Montgomery
The above photo may be of the First Methodist Church at Fort Montgomery. The building doesn't look that old, so information regarding location and/or actual photos will have to be confirmed. The First Methodist Church at Fort Montgomery was incorporated January 11, 1831, with the following trustees: Thomas Potter, Ebenezer Bull, Michael Jaquish, Hiram Tyler and Silas Rockwell. A comfortable house of worship was built soon afterward.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
- 1882 or 1875 -
The following information has been provided
from the archives of Sacred Heart Parish.
...coming soon
from the archives of Sacred Heart Parish.
...coming soon
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Russell Headley's narrative gives a short history that has been challenged by some of the more recent findings: It reads: "The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart was erected opposite the old Cozzens Hotel, at the Falls, in 1875, at a cost of $19,000. Rev. T. J. Early became the first settled pastor." |
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BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL
ROUTE 9W, FORT MONTGOMERY, NY
St John AME Zion Church
We are presently looking for historical information regarding St. John's.
Photos and history are requested.
Photos and history are requested.
St. Marks Baptist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Mark's Baptist Church - formerly known as Methodist Episcopal Church of Highland Falls, is a historic Baptist church located in the village of Highland Falls, Orange County, New York. It was completed in 1900 and is a modestly scaled, one-story frame building on a limestone ashlar foundation. It features a corner steeple with buttressed corners, open belfry, and windows in the Gothic Revival style.
Grace Baptist Church
We are presently looking for historical information regarding Grace Baptist.
Additional Photos and history are requested.
The Service of Dedication
August 27, 1961
Additional Photos and history are requested.
The Service of Dedication
August 27, 1961
First Methodist Church at Buttermilk Falls
The First Methodist Church at Buttermilk Falls began its career March 4, 1845, with Andrew Swim,
David Parry, James Thackara, Charles P. Smith and Wright Dusenbury as trustees. But for some
reason the society disbanded soon afterward and the members united with other churches.
The present Methodist Church at the Falls came into existence some years later,
and it continues in a flourishing condition.
The First Methodist Church at Buttermilk Falls began its career March 4, 1845, with Andrew Swim,
David Parry, James Thackara, Charles P. Smith and Wright Dusenbury as trustees. But for some
reason the society disbanded soon afterward and the members united with other churches.
The present Methodist Church at the Falls came into existence some years later,
and it continues in a flourishing condition.