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      • The white stone is not literal, but is symbolic of a precious token of the love of Jesus. The new name written in the stone suggests that Jesus will give a personal name to each who overcomes and receives a heavenly reward. Each will have a personal favor and friendship with the Lord.
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  2. Why the Name "Whitestone"? In ancient times, a white stone, whether in rough, tablet or tesserae (mosaic) form, symbolized multiple things.

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  3. For a period of time Whitestone was called Clintonville after Dewitt Clinton, the former governor of New York; this etymology is present in the name of Clintonville Street, located in the neighborhood. [5]

  4. Feb 18, 2008 · According to legend, Whitestone takes its name from a large offshore rock where tides from the East River and Long Island Sound met; in other accounts the name is in honor of the White Stone Chapel, erected by townsman Samuel Leggett in 1837.

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  5. Sep 20, 2024 · The name, Whitestone – which the neighborhood shares with its eponymous bridge – was derived from the limestone that lay on the shore of the East River during the time of Dutch settlement. The...

  6. The white stone is not literal, but is symbolic of a precious token of the love of Jesus. The new name written in the stone suggests that Jesus will give a personal name to each who overcomes and receives a heavenly reward. Each will have a personal favor and friendship with the Lord.

  7. Whitestone got its name because the settlers discovered that Whitestone was built on white limestone. The neighborhood is patrolled by the NYPD’s 109th Precinct, and part of Queens Community Board 7.

  8. Whitestone, located in the northeastern part of Queens, is a residential neighborhood known for its peaceful ambiance and charming community. The most iconic landmark in Whitestone is the Whitestone Bridge, which connects Queens to the Bronx and spans across the East River.