Reformed Dutch Church of Poughkeepsie

Reformed Dutch Church of Poughkeepsie is a historic church at 70 Hooker Avenue in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Reformed Dutch Church of Poughkeepsie
The Reformed Church
Location70 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, New York
Coordinates41°41′42.64″N 73°55′17.68″W
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1921
ArchitectCollens, Charles
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No.08000099[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 28, 2008

The original congregation was formed in 1716.[2] The building was constructed in 1921 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

It was designed by Charles Collens.

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Our History". Frishkill Reformed Church. Retrieved 2011-07-27. By 1716 they wanted their own Dutch Reformed church so they would not have to cross the river to Kingston or New Paltz to worship. In that year two congregations were established on October 10th: one in Poughkeepsie and one in Fishkill. Poughkeepsie's church building was finished in 1723


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