Brighton Heights Reformed Church
historic place
The Brighton Heights Reformed Church in New York's Richmond County has a history spanning over two centuries. Its origins trace back to 1817, with religious services at the Fever Hospital in Quarantine on Staten Island, initiated by Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins. The congregation established its first independent church in Tompkinsville, dedicated in 1820. A new church building was constructed in Brighton Heights, with its cornerstone laid on October 27, 1863, and dedicated on November 3, 1864. Architect John Correja designed this Gothic Revival style wooden structure. This 1864 church was designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in October 1967 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1982. A fire on June 28, 1996, led to its demolition. The current Brighton Heights Reformed Church was built in 1999. This site represents a continuous religious presence in the community since the early 19th century.