National Historic Site · New York (state), United States
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site is a national historic site in New York (state), United States, covering 6.1 acres (2.5 ha), established in 1978.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | New York (state), United States |
| Area | 6.1 acres (2.5 ha) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 40.8928° N, 73.8258° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site is a church and National Historic Site in Mount Vernon, New York, just north of the New York City borough of the Bronx. Established in 1765, Saint Paul's Church is one of New York's oldest parishes and was used as a military hospital after the American Revolutionary War Battle of Pell's Point in 1776. The 5-acre (20,000 m2) cemetery surrounding the church contains an estimated 9,000 burials. The church and cemetery were designated as a United States National Historic Site in 1978 to protect them from increasing industrialization of the surrounding area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 8.4 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 17.7 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 22.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site?
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site is in New York (state), United States (40.8928° N, 73.8258° W).
When was Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site established?
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site?
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site covers 6.1 acres (2.5 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Paul's_Church_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/sapa/ — Official park page.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Paul%27s_Church_National_Historic_Site — Activities offered, as stated by the source.