First Parish Church, Unitarian-Universalist - Lexington, MA
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N 42° 26.986 W 071° 13.918
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This wooden church facing the Lexington Green was built in 1847 and is the 4th structure for a congregation that has been at this location since 1692.
Waymark Code: WMCXM6
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2011
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In Lexington, facing the Lexington "Battle" Green, is a beautiful white structure that currently houses the First Parish, Unitarian-Universalist Church.
The structure is a classic style of New England church or "meeting house." The building is white, with a clock, belfry and spire. The building is longer than wide and has a peaked roof. Several tall clear-paned windows are visible on the sides and front.
There are several signs on the front. One of the signs has a timeline of the buildings that this parish had, with outlines of the shape of each building. The text is as follows:
"1692 First Meeting House - Built on green
1713 2nd Meeting House - At rear of first
1794 3rd Meeting House - First with a belfrey
1846 Destroyed by Fire
1847 Present Church - On new site
1871 Vestry Added - At rear of building"
There is a cornerstone within the church structure. It states:
"Parish of Cambridge Farms, Incorporated Dec.15.1691"
There is another sign that states the services are on Sundays at 10:30 am.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1847
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Unitarian Universalist
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:
7 Harrington Road
Lexington, MA United States of America
02421
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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