"Organized in 1723 as the Shraalenburgh Reformed Dutch Church. First church was built in 1728. In 1801 the present Old North Reformed Church was built, one mile north of first site, and continues as a Reformed congregation. This sanctuary is considered one of the finest examples of early American church architecture. Its churchyard is the resting place of many Revolutionary War soldiers. [1]
DERICK BANTA HOUSE
Now The Dumont Public Library (Dixon Homestead Library)
This house, which is now used as the Dumont Public Library, was built between 1780 and 1790 by Revolutionary War soldier Derick Banta. His birthplace, which had stood here before this house, had been burned by Tories. [2]
