National Register of Historic Places

First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson

Jefferson, Schoharie County, New York
Listed
August 6, 2012
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
12000481

About this property

First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson, also known as Maple Museum, is a historic Presbyterian church located in Jefferson, Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1837, and is a two-story, heavy timber frame, Greek Revival style meeting house style church. It has a front gable roof, flush board siding, and Doric order pediment and entablature. The front facade features a square staged bell tower. The church closed in 1919, and has since been used as a school, American Legion hall, and most recently as a community center and local history museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Location

Jefferson, Schoharie County, New York
42.48264, -74.61311

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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

First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 2012.

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

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

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

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

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