Blue Chapel, Union City

Name: Blue Chapel
Address: 1314 Central Ave, Union City, 07087-3124, United States
Telephone: +1 201-865-2325

#13 among attractions in Union City

Cemetery, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Monastery of the Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary, known as the Blue Chapel, is a former monastery in Union City, Hudson County, New Jersey, in the United States. The cloister takes its name from the blue tinted windows that were part of the original chapel. Since being abandoned in 2008, the structures and grounds of the complex, which include a cemetery, face an uncertain future. ()

Established: 1912 (112 years ago)Graves: 65Coordinates: 40°45'41"N, 74°2'16"W

Address

1314 Central AveUnion CityUnion City 07087-3124 United States

Contact

+1 201-865-2325

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Day trips

Blue Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burr–Hamilton duel, Hoboken Historical Museum, Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.

1.3 miNE
Historical place, Park, Memorial
Burr–Hamilton duel, Union City
33 min walk • The Burr–Hamilton duel is a historic site that marks one of the most infamous events in American political history, taking place in the early morning of July 11, 1804. Located in what is now Union City, United States, this duel between two prominent political figures...
0.9 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Hoboken Historical Museum, Jersey City
24 min walk • The Hoboken Historical Museum, founded in 1986, is located in Hoboken, New Jersey and presents rotating exhibitions and activities related to the history, diverse culture, architecture and historic landmarks of the city.
~1620 ftN
Church
Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, Union City
8 min walk • The Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, known locally as Saint Michael's Monastery Church, is a state and national historic place in Union City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.
1.6 miNE
Temple
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Union City
41 min walk • The Swaminarayan Mandir in Weehawken, New Jersey is the first Swaminarayan temple of the Narnarayan Gadi in the United States. It is the national headquarters of the ISSO and comes under the NarNarayan Dev Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. Today there are four Swaminarayan temples in New Jersey alone.
1.1 miNE
Area
Weehawken, Union City
28 min walk • Weehawken is a township in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It is located largely on the Hudson Palisades overlooking the Hudson River. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 17,197.
1.3 miS
Area
Hoboken, Jersey City
33 min walk • Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city's population was 60,417.
0.9 miE
40°45'34"N • 74°1'12"W
Vista Yacht Cruises, Union City
24 min walk • Boat tours, Sailing, Outdoor activities
0.7 miE
View point, Street
Shippen Street, Union City
18 min walk • Shippen Street is an east-west street in Weehawken, New Jersey. The eastern terminal, a cobblestone double hairpin turn is listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places.
0.9 miNE
Library
Weehawken Public Library, Union City
24 min walk • The Weehawken Public Library is the free public library of Weehawken, New Jersey. The library has a collection of about 43,000 volumes and circulates 40,604 items annually.
0.6 miSE
Street
14th Street, Jersey City
17 min walk • 14th Street is a county highway in Hudson County, New Jersey, designated County Route 670. It begins at an intersection with Manhattan Avenue in Union City, also known as the South Wing Viaduct, and proceeds east over the 14th Street Viaduct to terminate at Sinatra Drive on the banks of the Hudson River in Hoboken.
1.3 miSE
Universities and schools
Stevens Institute of Technology, Jersey City
34 min walk • Stevens Institute of Technology is a private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey. Incorporated in 1870, it is one of the oldest technological universities in the United States and was the first college in America solely dedicated to mechanical engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Blue Chapel open?

Blue Chapel is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 10:30 am & 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Blue Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, Union City (8 min walk), Transfer Station, Union City (10 min walk), Bergenline Avenue, Jersey City (15 min walk), 14th Street, Jersey City (17 min walk).

How to get to Blue Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blue Chapel:

Bus

Summit Avenue at 15th Street • Lines: 85 (5 min walk)
Palisade Avenue at 15th Street • Lines: 22 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Lincoln Harbor • Lines: Hblr (19 min walk)
9th Street–Congress Street • Lines: Hblr (23 min walk)

Ferry

Lincoln Harbor (21 min walk)
Hoboken 14th Street (26 min walk)