National Register of Historic Places

Old Bergen Church

Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
Listed
August 13, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73001103

About this property

The Old Bergen Church is a historic church congregation in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Established in 1660 in what was then the Dutch colony of New Netherland, it is the oldest continuous religious congregation in what is today the State of New Jersey. The congregation is jointly affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and the Presbyterian Church (USA). The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1973. The original church building was constructed in 1680 and the current edifice was built in 1841.

Location

Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
40.72695, -74.06910

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

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Questions about this property

When was Old Bergen Church listed on the National Register?

Old Bergen Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Old Bergen Church?

Old Bergen Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Bergen Church?

The period of significance for Old Bergen Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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