Vittoria Baptist Church - Vittoria, Ontario - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Vittoria Baptist Church was established in 1803 and the congregation disbanded in 2013.

According to the Town Walking Tour brochure, the Baptist Society of Charlotteville was established in 1803 by Elder Titus Finch and was in continuous operation until 2012, and sold in 2016. The first
church building was located in the present-day Vittoria Baptist Cemetery, just east of the village.

In time, the need for a larger structure gave rise to the brick
structure we see today. This is a beautiful example of the Greek temple style. The low-pitched roof forms a classical pediment above the entrance. Large pilasters define the corners of the building and side walls. Instead of a tower, there is a belfry with ogee roof with finial top.

A plaque on the building notes it as being designated in 1974 by the Township of Delhi as a Heritage Building.

According to a 2013 website article, (visit link) when the end came, the congregation had dwindled to 20 active members. Together, they could not afford the care and upkeep on the huge sanctuary on Lamport Street, which has seating for 200.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1852 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist Street address of Church: 15 Lamport Street Vittoria, Ontario Canada If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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