
Union Congregational Church - Buffalo, Wyoming
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BruceS
N 44° 20.707 W 106° 41.760
13T E 364814 N 4911604
Quick Description: Historic Congregational church located in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 9/1/2007 1:01:17 PM
Waymark Code: WM2475
Views: 67
Long Description:
"The Union Congregational Church, one of the first two churches
established in northern Wyoming Territory and the first church in
Buffalo, was incorporated in 1884, the same year the town of
Buffalo was chartered. Situated on the top of a steep hill, the
church was a plain, gable-roofed, rectangular, frame structure. The
members of the church had constructed a building large enough to
hold 200 people and to serve as a center for religious and social
activities. Besides religious services, this structure housed
dramatic production, concerts by local talent, old-fashioned
spelling bees, and other gatherings. The present configuration of
the church is the result of a remarkable plan formulated by the
Reverend Charles Gray Miller and put into effect in 1911-1912 to
enlarge the church. A basement was constructed on the lower slope
of the hill to the west and the church was moved onto it. The
parsonage, which was built in 1910, is just northwest of the church
and on a level with the west side of the basement." ~ Wyoming State
Historic Preservation Office website
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1884
 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
 If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Congregational
 If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
 Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
 Street address of Church: 122 E Bennett St Buffalo, Wyoming United States 82834
 Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
 Required photo or photos will be uploaded: yes
 If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
 Rate this Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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