George Fox Preaches at 1672's Council Rock

George Fox Preaches at 1672's Council Rock

In the year 1672, Oyster Bay, New York, saw Quaker founder, George Fox, deliver a sermon at historic Council Rock. Known for its fire, this Rock was once part of a council gathering.

In 1672, it was Oyster Bay, New York. George Fox, founder of the Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, visited. Council Rock, a historical site, was where Mr. Fox delivered his sermon. Records tell us that he toured North America from 1671 to 1673, including a stop in Oyster Bay.

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