Sleepy Hallow Church
Jun 14, 2015 13:47:51 GMT -6
Post by Rosa Giovanno on Jun 14, 2015 13:47:51 GMT -6
Construction of the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hallow was ordered by Frederick Philipse, a wealthy Dutch landowner. When the British claimed the colony, he pledged his allegiance to the Crown as was rewarded with a title and manorship. He chose to settle in North Tarrytown, colloquially known as Sleepy Hallow.
The church, like the rest of the region, became famous thanks to the short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hallow" by Washington Irving.
The church, like the rest of the region, became famous thanks to the short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hallow" by Washington Irving.