Union Chuch Bicentennial Plaque - South Carver, MA
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silverquill
N 41° 51.464 W 070° 45.491
19T E 354065 N 4635475
Quick Description: This beautifully restored Gothic style church building was erected in 1855 - the first nondenominational church in America. It is now maintained locally, but is open only twice a year for services. The bicentennial plaque is on the right of the door
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 2/18/2012 4:35:56 AM
Waymark Code: WMDR78
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Long Description:
This striking Gothic style church building was constructed in 1854-1855 largely under the leadership of prominent Carver resident William Savery and the proprietors of South Meeting House which had been erected in 1772. Intended as a place for local residents to gather for worship, Union Church was the first nondenominational church in America. It is adjacent to Union Cemetery on South Main Street. Many of the graves here predate the church, with burials still taking place.
In 2008 the church building underwent a major renovation of both the exterior and interior. It is unheated and retains a 150 year-old pump organ. There is no active worshiping congregation any longer. The church is maintained for its historic value and opened just twice a year for services, including a Christmas candlelight service.
UNION CHURCH
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NON-DENOMINATIONAL
CONSTRUCTED 1854-55
BY HEIRS OF THE PROPRIETORS
OF THE ORIGINAL
SOUTH MEETING HOUSE
WHICH WAS ERECTED IN 1772
ON A SITE 1/3 MILES TO THE
NORTHEAST
DEDICATED JULY 28, 1855
INCORPORATED AUGUST 16, 1908
AS
THE UNION SOCIETY OF
SOUTH CARVER MASSACHUSETTS
THIS PLAQUE DEDICATED IN 1976 BY
MEMBERS OF THE UNION SOCIETY
IN OBSERVANCE OF THE BICENTENNIAL
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