First Congregational Church - Rindge NH
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nomadwillie
N 42° 45.007 W 072° 00.580
18T E 744731 N 4737403
Built in 1796 and dedicated January 11, 1797, this church was the second meeting house built on this site. In 1839 the front of the building was expanded to accommodate the bell tower.
Waymark Code: WMW2WP
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2017
Views: 0
Built in 1796 and dedicated January 11, 1797, this church was the second meeting house built on this site. In 1839 the front of the building was expanded to accommodate the bell tower.
The Second Meeting House was one of the largest country meeting houses, when built. There is a cemetery to the left of the church that was established in 1764. Until 1819 religion and government were intertwined. Citizens, regardless of their denomination and beliefs where considered members of the parish. Town taxes paid the salary of the town minister. Beginning in 1820, the town became the sole owner of the building and the Congregational Church as a tenant of the building, which has continued to this day.
Address of Tower:
6 Payson Hill Rd
Rindge, NH
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Unknown
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