However, one structure stands out for its remarkable longevity and continuous use: the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow. Officially known as the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown, this historic stone church, completed in 1697, holds the distinction of being the oldest church building in continuous use in New York State, offering a tangible link to the region’s Dutch colonial past and its literary legends.
The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow: New York’s Oldest Surviving Church Building
A Cornerstone of the Hudson Valley (1697)
Nestled in the evocative landscape of Sleepy Hollow, New York, on the banks of the Hudson River, the Old Dutch Church was…..