Dutch Reformed Church in the English Neighborhood, church in Ridgefield, New Jersey
The Dutch Reformed Church in the English Neighborhood is the oldest building in Ridgefield, erected in 1793 at its present location. The structure displays sturdy brick walls, small round windows, and a modest steeple topped with dark shingles.
The original church was built in Leonia in 1768 and relocated to its current Ridgefield site in 1793. This relocation marked the beginning of the community's religious center in the newly developing settlement.
The church takes its name from the English Neighborhood, reflecting the early settlers who populated this area. Today, visitors can see how it remains a gathering point for the community and a symbol of local roots.
The building sits in a quiet area near Edgewater Avenue and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that the surroundings have become a peaceful dead-end street due to a bridge built over the railroad tracks in 1932.
The original steeple was built without nails from hand-crafted timber and wood dowels and rose approximately 80 feet (24 m) high. Its prominence made it a valuable landmark for surveyors and travelers navigating the flat landscape.
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