HISTORICAL SKETCH OF

STONY POINT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

On July 3, 1855, the Presbytery of New York organized the "North Haverstraw Presbyterian Church", with William Govan, M.D., as Elder.  A meeting house, built in 1844, was purchased from the Presbyterian Church of Haverstraw, reconstructed and enlarged.  In 1860 its corporate title was recognized as the "Stony Point Presbyterian Church".  The old building was moved to the west on Main Street and a modern structure was built on the site, the corner stone of which was laid May 30, 1903.  The opening services were held June 19, 1904.

The new building is a handsome edifice of granite, with the lecture room (parlor) separated from the auditorium (sanctuary) by sliding doors.  These rooms may be thrown into one, with a seating capacity for 500 persons.  The interior woodwork is ash.  A commodious library, session, primary and Bible class rooms make a very complete equipment for its work.  (These rooms now house the church office, library, Pastor's study and restroom).

The church cost $18,000, and is entirely free of debt.  The church membership in 1904 was 125, and has always maintained a flourishing Sunday School.