Second Congregational Church of Derby - Derby, Connecticut - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The Second Congregational Church was built in 1845 for the Birmingham Congregational Society at a cost of $6,000. The land for the church was donated by Anson G. Phelps with the stipulation that the property be restricted to church use for ever. The building was dedicated January 28, 1846. The members of the congregation had previously been members of the Derby Congregational Church.

When the Greek Revival styled church was built it had a tall steeple. The steeple was destroyed by Hurricane Gloria in 1985 and not replaced.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/28/1846 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: 10:00 AM Street address of Church: 136 Elizabeth Street Derby, Connecticut United States 06418 Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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