This history of St. Philip's Church in the Highlands Garrison, New York, traces the evolution of this community of faith from its earliest days in the 17th century to the mid-19th century. Drawing on primary sources and local archives, Edward Clowes Chorley offers a rich and detailed account of this important institution and its role in the religious and cultural life of the region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.