Reformed Dutch Church of New Hurley
Why it's listed
Set in farmland three miles north of Wallkill, this frame church was built in 1835 on the foundation of a smaller 1774 building. The land was bought on behalf of the congregation in 1773. The building measures 50 by 80 feet and is covered in narrow clapboards. Its south front has a Doric portico with four fluted columns made of plastered brick, and a square bell tower rises above it. Tall friezes and broad flat moldings recall a Greek temple, yet the usual Greek Revival ornament is left out. Inside are a balcony, white pews with mahogany rails, and stained-glass windows added in 1905. The interior was restored in 1970. The adjoining one-acre burial ground holds the graves of early families of the community. The church has served rural residents continuously since 1835. It was listed for its architectural integrity, its restrained design and its role as a visual and religious landmark in the area.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an exceptional, intact example of an early nineteenth-century rural church. Its austere facades and simplified interior detail, and its continuous use since 1835, give it local significance as a religious and visual landmark.
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 82001273, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | N of Wallkill on NY 208, Wallkill |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001273 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival-influenced rural ecclesiastical design with details deliberately simplified |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied and in continuous use as a church since 1835; condition marked good and unaltered. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 41.63786, -74.14365 (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 82001273.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7307506
- This listing as JSON
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