Church on the Hill - Lenox, MA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Church on the Hill is a white wood clapboard Congregational Church associate with the United Church of Christ. It was constructed in 1805 and designed by the famous early New England architect Isaac Damon in the Federal style. The two story church has an asphalt shingle roof and a three-bay center entrance. The bell tower on top of a gable peak has a tall, square base with a baluster and large two-faced clock on the south and east side. The foundation is large cut stone.

The original congregation was gathered in 1769 and the Church on the Hill was built on the same site and replaced the original meeting house which was built in 1775. The church was dedicated on January 1, 1806. Early 19th century Massachusetts required a church and meetinghouse in order for a town to be incorporated. The Church on the Hill served as the official town and state church. Thus, it played an important role in the political, social, and religious life of Lenox.

Street address: 169 Main Street Lenox, MA United States 01240 County / Borough / Parish: Berkshire Year listed: 1982 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Politics/Government; Architecture; Religion Periods of significance: 1800-1824; 1825-1849 Historic function: Religious structure Current function: Religious structure Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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