Prattsville Reformed Dutch Church
Why it's listed
Prattsville Reformed Dutch Church is a two-story wood-frame church on Main Street in the village of Prattsville, Greene County. A congregation founded in 1802 built its first church in 1804, and after fire damage in 1833 it rebuilt the structure in Greek Revival style in 1834. Local records say industrialist Zadock Pratt paid one-third of the cost. The church has a gable front, wide corner pilasters, two-story Ionic columns, a full entablature, a double-door entrance and a three-stage bell tower with an octagonal top stage. It rests on a rubblestone foundation and keeps its original twelve-over-twelve windows. Inside, the original sanctuary survives, though the box pews were replaced with replicas in the 1970s. A 1950s hall stands on the east side. The building was listed for its architecture as an intact regional example of a frame meeting house and for its notable facade and tower, which resemble those of a church in nearby Windham.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is an intact, excellent example of traditional frame meeting house architecture in Greene County and the Catskill region, and a rare survivor. It is noted for its Greek Revival detailing, especially the finely executed bell tower and an intact mid-nineteenth century sanctuary. Local records say Zadock Pratt paid one-third of the rebuilding cost.
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 96001430, listed December 6, 1996. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Main St., NW of jct. with Co. Rd. 10, Prattsville |
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| County | Greene County |
| Listed | December 6, 1996 |
| Reference number | 96001430 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1835 |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th Century / Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in religious use; the form lists current function as religious property and describes the building as generally intact, with modern synthetic clapboards over the original siding. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.31687, -74.43532 (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 96001430.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7238790
- This listing as JSON
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