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One of 47 National Register listings published here for Chemung County · listed in 2017 · category: Building.
Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. 12 historic topographic surveys show this location, the earliest from 1895.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 2 buildingss as contributing to the listing.
- Address. 408 S. Main St., Horseheads, 14845
- When was it listed? September 2017
- Category. building
- Also known as. Historic Churches of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York MPS
- Town. Horseheads town
- National Register reference number. 100001622 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.
Then and now
1895 to 1992The ground this property stands on, surveyed 97 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.
Fires near this property
299 since 2000Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 299 fires within 5 miles of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church between 2000 and 2020, burning about 271 acres in total. 20 started naturally. 53 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 133 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 53 |
| Debris and open burning | 39 |
| Smoking | 28 |
| Natural | 20 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 11 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 8 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 5 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2015 | Natural | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | NA |
| 8 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 7 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | NA |
| 7 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 7 September 2002 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 5 September 2008 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 5 September 2008 | Natural | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 4 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | NA |
Mines and quarries near this property
9 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 9 workings within 5 miles of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church: 6 past producers, 3 producers. 3 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannister Road Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Breesport Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Breesport Pit and Mill | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary | |
| E.R. Wolcott Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Frank Treat Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Frank Treat Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Horseheads Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Horseheads Town Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Horsheads Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary |
Storms near this property
42 since 1995Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Horseheads, the town this property stands in, in 42 storm reports between 1995 and 2025: 23 thunderstorm wind, 18 hail, 1 flash flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $70,000 | The same line of thunderstorms that produced damage across Steuben county continued eastward into Chemung county and maintained its intensity. More wind damage resulted in the greater Elmira area. Many trees were uprooted or blown down in an area from Horseheads south and southeast towards East Elmira. Several traffic lights were also dislodged, forcing the closure of a few roads for a brief time period. One home in East Elmira sustained minor damage as a large tree crashed through a portion of a separated garage. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $45,000 | The same severe storm that produced wind damage and large hail in Steuben county earlier in the afternoon remained severe as it crossed into Chemung county. Widespread reports of trees blown down and utility poles toppled were received from the Horseheads and Elmira areas between 325 and 340 pm EDT. Some minor house damage was also noted in Horseheads from falling trees. |
| September 2012 | Hail | Horseheads | $20,000 | Quarter to golf ball size hail lasted for ten minutes. |
| September 2012 | Hail | Horseheads | $15,000 | no account filed |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $10,000 | Numerous trees were blown down in Horseheads. Wires were downed in the city of Elmira and also in Southport. |
| May 2002 | Flash Flood | Horseheads | $10,000 | Several roads flooded by very heavy thunderstorm rains, including Route 14. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $10,000 | A severe thunderstorm developed over the county during the afternoon and blew down trees and wires in Horseheads at 3:35 pm EDT. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $7,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $5,000 | A thunderstorm moved into the area Monday afternoon and quickly became severe. The thunderstorm knocked trees over which took down electric wires. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $5,000 | Tree was blown down. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $5,000 | Trees and wires were blown down. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $5,000 | A thunderstorm briefly reached severe levels as it downed trees and power lines in and just outside of Horseheads shortly before 7:30 pm EDT. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $3,000 | Trees were blown down on Sing Sing Road. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $3,000 | no account filed |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $2,500 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires on East Franklin Streets. |
| September 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $2,000 | Trees and wires were blown down. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $2,000 | Trees and wires were blown down. |
| August 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | $1,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down utility wires onto Main Street. |
| September 2012 | Hail | Horseheads | $1,000 | Quarter to half-dollar size hail lasted for 15 minutes. A few trees were also blown down. |
| June 2009 | Hail | Horseheads | - | Hail was covering the ground. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | - | Large branches were knocked down. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | - | A swath of trees was blown down. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | - | Small hail was reported by SKYWARN spotters in Horseheads and Alpine Junction. |
| September 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | - | Trees down. |
| April 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| May 2020 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| July 2014 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| June 2013 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| June 2013 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| May 2012 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| May 2012 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| September 2012 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| September 2012 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| November 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| June 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
| July 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Horseheads | - | no account filed |
Maps showing this location
12 surveysUnited States Geological Survey topographic sheets whose coverage includes this point. Matched by taking the coordinate the National Park Service records for this property, then testing that coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet.
- 1895 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:62500 - 10 printings
- 1905 USGS Watkins Glen quadrangle1:125000 - 4 printings
- 1950 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:250000 - 2 printings
- 1953 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:62500 - 2 printings
- 1953 USGS Horseheads quadrangle1:24000 - 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:250000 - 2 printings
- 1962 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:250000 - 4 printings
- 1965 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:250000
- 1969 USGS Horseheads quadrangle1:24000
- 1978 USGS Horseheads quadrangle1:24000 - 2 printings
- 1986 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:100000
- 1992 USGS Elmira quadrangle1:100000
Listed places nearby
6 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Teal Park | under 500 feet | 1983 |
 | Horseheads 1855 Extension Historic District | 0.1 miles | 1980 |
 | Zimmerman House | 0.2 miles | 1983 |
 | Hanover Square Historic District | 0.2 miles | 1982 |
 | Chemung Railway Depot- Horseheads | 0.2 miles | 1996 |
 | Elmira Heights Village Hall | 2.4 miles | 1982 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 100001622 in Record Group 79. |
| Chemung County | All 47 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.