
Photo courtesy of
the Yaphank Historical Society
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Dating from
circa 1851. The property for the church was given by
James H. Weeks and his wife in 1851. It was erected
during the year and dedicated on Christmas Day. Until
1871 it was officially a chapel, governed by the Middle
Island Presbytery. The Yaphank Church was recognized as
such in 1871. It's tower was erected in 1870.