First Presbyterian Church (Smithtown, New York)

First Presbyterian Church
The church as seen from across NY 25A at the Smithtown Main Library
First Presbyterian Church (Smithtown, New York) is located in New York
First Presbyterian Church (Smithtown, New York)
First Presbyterian Church (Smithtown, New York) is located in the United States
First Presbyterian Church (Smithtown, New York)
Location175 E. Main St., Smithtown, New York
Coordinates40°51′24″N 73°11′18″W / 40.85667°N 73.18833°W / 40.85667; -73.18833
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built1825
ArchitectCurtiss, George
NRHP reference No.77000983[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 23, 1977

First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 175 East Main Street in Smithtown, Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1825 and the sanctuary is a rectangular, two story frame structure measuring 56 feet (17 m) by 34 feet (10 m). It is sheathed in wood shingles and covered by a gable roof. It features an engaged, square tower surmounted by a tiered, balustraded belfry. The tower has a Palladian window at its second level.[2]

The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Raymond W. Smith (July 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: First Presbyterian Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-02-20. See also: "Accompanying five photos".

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