Paramus Reformed Church Historic District, Reformed church district in Ridgewood, United States
Paramus Reformed Church Historic District is a church complex spanning about 40 acres that includes several historic buildings such as the main church, a parsonage, educational structures, and two burial grounds. The stone church building at its center was completed in 1800 and serves as the focal point of what was once a full religious and community hub.
The stone church was built in 1800, but the reformed community at this location traces back to 1725. During the American Revolution, the building served multiple purposes including as a military headquarters, hospital, and jail facility.
The church keeps traditions of the Dutch Reformed faith that began in 1725, visible in how the interior is arranged and used. Numbered pews and a special seating area for elders show how the community was organized, something visitors can observe when they walk through.
The site is open for visits daily, and you can walk through the grounds to see the burial areas where early Dutch settlers are buried. Historical objects are displayed in cases throughout the complex, and the layout is best explored on foot to appreciate how the different buildings relate to each other.
The educational building on the grounds contains a schoolhouse museum that was once an actual working school until 1905. Few structures like this from that era survive and remain accessible to visitors, making it a notable part of the overall site.
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