FIRST - Nondenominational Church in America - South Carver, MA - Superlatives on Waymarking.com

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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.

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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

Type of documentation of superlative status: Web Site Location of coordinates: Front entrance Web Site: [Web Link]

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