We are a family of faith wrapping our arms around God's world and making Jesus Christ a way of life. Come join us!
355 Lamington Rd, Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 572-7013
lamingtonchurch@gmail.com
LAMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The History of Lamington Church
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Established as a Presbyterian Meeting House in 1740 by the crossroads of Lamington Rd and Black River Rd in Bedminster Township, Somerset County, NJ.
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Sanctuary built in 1826
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Steeple added in 1854
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Church was moved in 1885 to higher ground across the street
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Hook and Hastings Organ dates back to 1889, still in use today
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The Cemetery on Lamington Road has a historic section with several former pastors, Revolutionary soldiers, and veterans of 19th century wars.
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The newer section and Memorial Garden continue to be a sacred place of remembrance for those who have passed. The Cemetery on Cowperthwaite Road dates back to the 19th with slaves and free black members of our congregation.
The Schoolhouse was built in 1918 and in 1963 became a church school. The building was recently renovated and now serves the community.
We are a congregation who will learn from the past
working for God's future.
LAMINGTON CEMETARY
The oldest recorded burial in our historic cemetery dates to 1740, the year the church congregation was established.
Thank you to the Morristown Chapter of the DAR for bringing some of our 18th and 19th century tombstones back to life!