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Fishkill, New York, Old Dutch Reformed Church and Cemetery, historic photo

A historic photo view of the Old Dutch Reformed Church and Cemetery at Fishkill, New York. This historic Church was organized in 1716 by the early Dutch immigrants in the area. The Church building was built in 1731 and served as a military prison during the Revolutionary War. The 4th Provincial Convention of New York met in this Church building in 1776 and made Fishkill the state capitol of New York until 1777 when it was moved to Kingston.

This photo was produced by Detroit Publishing Company, c 1907.

Fishkill is in Dutchess County, New York.