Stony Point Celebrates 161 Years - Spotlight on Town Hall History

Yesterday marked the 161st anniversary of Stony Point’s incorporation, and as part of its Friday Features series, the town highlighted the history of its Town Hall.

Located at 74 East Main Street, the building was originally constructed around 1914 as the private residence and medical office of Dr. John Sengstacken, a prominent local physician, before later becoming Town Hall.

“Town Hall has a history that reflects the town’s shift from a rural settlement to a formal municipality,” the feature noted.

While Stony Point is widely known for its 1779 Revolutionary War battlefield, its administrative “home” has its own distinct 20th-century story. The property was eventually purchased by the town and officially became Town Hall in 1966.

The feature also highlighted a $250,000 grant secured in 2018 by Senator Bill Larkin and overseen by Supervisor Jim Monaghan, which helped restore and repair the historic building.