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Construction of Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow

When
1685–1697
Where
Sleepy Hollow, New York
Episodes
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The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow is a 17th-century stone structure in New York. Construction likely occurred between 1685 and 1697, following the establishment of a local Dutch community in 1683.

Episodes

  1. 1685–1697 · Sleepy Hollow, New YorkChurch Construction Period

    The stone church was likely constructed between 1685 and 1697, based on bell casting dates and congregation organization.

Background and detail

Construction. The church was likely built between 1685 and 1697. The date 1685 is supported by a bell cast in the Netherlands, while 1697 marks the organization of the congregation. The structure is a 17th-century stone church.

Sources

  1. Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17

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