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Historic Newtonville
Colonie, New York
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Historic Newtonville was the site of the first Baptist church, where Rev. William Arthur was preacher in 1852. He was the father of Chester Alan Arthur, the 21st President from 1881 to 1885.
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Photo: Howard C. Ohlhous
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Colonie, New York · USA
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Former U.S. Presidents: #21 Chester A. Arthur
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