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The '''Reformed Dutch Church of Fishkill Landing''', now known as the '''Reformed Church of Beacon''', is presently the oldest [[church (building)|church]] in [[Beacon, New York|Beacon]], [[New York]]. Built in the [[Gothic Revival architecture|Gothic Revival]] [[architectural style|style]] in 1859, it is located on NY 9D about 0.5 miles (1 km) south of Beacon's municipal complex. It offers an excellent view of the [[Hudson River]] from the top of a gentle slope.
William Few, Jr., a [[Founding Father]] of the [[United States]], was originally buried in the yard of the church but was later re interred at St. Paul's Church, [[Augusta, Georgia]].
The church was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1988. Its postal address is: 1113 Wolcott Avenue ([[New York State Route 9D|NY 9D]]), Beacon, NY 12508.
William Few, Jr., a [[Founding Father]] of the [[United States]], was originally buried in the yard of the church but was later re interred at St. Paul's Church, [[Augusta, Georgia]].
The church was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1988. Its postal address is: 1113 Wolcott Avenue ([[New York State Route 9D|NY 9D]]), Beacon, NY 12508.