New Kingston Presbyterian Church
Why it's listed
Built in 1900 at the center of the hamlet of New Kingston in Delaware County, New York, this wood-frame Presbyterian church replaced an 1854 building on the same site. Local carpenter James A. Scott, from a family of prominent builders, supervised construction, and the church was dedicated in 1902. Its irregular form, engaged corner tower, three-bay oriel windows, stained glass and slate roof recall the Queen Anne style. Inside, a vestibule, a Sunday school room with sliding pocket doors and a single auditorium with curved pews reflect Protestant planning trends that favored open, comfortable interiors encouraging congregational participation. The congregation grew from two Presbyterian groups that formed in the 1850s and merged in 1858, serving a community largely of Scottish descent. The building has seen only modest changes, mainly maintenance and foundation repairs, and its original interior furniture, pressed-metal ceiling and finishes remain. It has long served as the hamlet's only public meeting place.
Significance in brief: It is argued to be a distinctive example of turn-of-the-twentieth-century religious architecture, with Queen Anne-style picturesque elements and an auditorium plan reflecting trends in Protestant church design. It is also tied to the history of the hamlet and its Scottish-descended Presbyterian community. It was built by the local builder James A. Scott and survives with an exceptionally high level of integrity.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 02000554, listed May 22, 2002. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | CR 6, New Kingston |
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| County | Delaware County |
| Listed | May 22, 2002 |
| Reference number | 02000554 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900 |
| Architect / builder | James A. Scott |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian (Queen Anne-style elements) |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a religious facility; the interior furniture and finishes are original and the original slate roof survives. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | New Kingston Historic District |
| Coordinates | 42.21343, -74.68208 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 02000554.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7009679
- This listing as JSON
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