National Register of Historic Places

First Presbyterian Church of Wantage

Sussex, Sussex County, New Jersey
Listed
September 22, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003305

About this property

First Presbyterian Church of Wantage (Old Clove Church) is a historic church in Wantage Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. Church records point to a Dutch Reformed congregation founded in 1788, which merged with First Presbyterian Church of Wantage, founded in 1818. The building is situated on a hill, due south of Clove Brook, a creek from which it derives its common name. It was built in 1829 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 1982 for its significance in architecture and religion. The structure is no longer used as a church, but the Friends of Old Clove Church continue an inter-denominational service once annually.

Location

Sussex, Sussex County, New Jersey
41.24121, -74.62250

Categories

ARCHITECTURERELIGION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was First Presbyterian Church of Wantage listed on the National Register?

First Presbyterian Church of Wantage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1982.

What type of historic resource is First Presbyterian Church of Wantage?

First Presbyterian Church of Wantage is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for First Presbyterian Church of Wantage?

The period of significance for First Presbyterian Church of Wantage is recorded as the industrial era.

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