First Congregational Church of Holliston - Holliston, MA
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The First Congregational Church, built in 1822, is in a white clapboard structure next to the town hall.
Waymark Code: WMW98V
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2017
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In Holliston, in the center, is the First Congregational Church in Holliston.
The church is located along Washington Street, near the intersection with Hollis Street, on the west side of Washington Street.
The church is a white clapboard structure. The front section is the auditorium. Behind are the fellowship hall and other rooms. On the corner to the left (facing the front) is a plaque stating, "Built in 1822." The front is flanked by columns that support the overhang. Above the peaked roof is a clock and bell tower, then a steeple, topped by a weathervane.
On December 3, 1724, a separate parish was established by the Massachusetts Bay Colony and soon afterward both Holliston town and church officials were elected. Several meetinghouses were built over the years. This one was built in 1822, and, so, it is almost two hundred years old. The bell and clock were donated in 1823. The clock has since been replaced but the bell, made locally by Holbrook, still is here.
Services are Sunday at 10:00 am (9:00 am in the summer).
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1822
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Congregational - UCC
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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
723 Washington Street
Holliston, MA United States of America
01746
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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