National Historic Landmark

Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims

New York, Kings County, New York
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000525

About this property

Plymouth Church is Congregational church located at 57 Orange Street, between Henry and Hicks Streets, in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The Church House is located at 75 Hicks Street.The church was built in 1849–50 and was designed by Joseph C. Wells. Under the leadership of its first minister, Henry Ward Beecher, the church played a prominent role in slavery abolitionist activities during the mid-19th century. Plymouth Church has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1961, and has been a National Historic Landmark since 1966. It is part of the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, created by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1965. The church is a member of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches.

Location

75 Hicks St.
New York, Kings County, New York
40.69937, -73.99318

Categories

RELIGIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims listed on the National Register?

Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims?

Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims?

The period of significance for Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims is recorded as the industrial era.

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