St. Paul's Church National Historic Site

National historic site · Mount Vernon, New York

Illustration of St. Paul's Church National Historic Site

Overview

St. Paul's Church National Historic Site is a stone colonial church and cemetery in Mount Vernon.

History

An election held on the village green here in 1733 led to the famous John Peter Zenger trial over freedom of the press. The church was used as a hospital during the Revolutionary War.

Today

The site offers tours of the church and its historic cemetery.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.