Baptist Church (Former) - Wendell MA - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The Baptists congregation built this structure in 1845 to replace a meeting house in another location. In 1846 the Congregationalists built their church down the street facing the Baptist Church. The Baptist has a membership of 21 persons and ceased meeting in 1864. The building was vacant for a great number of years. The site was given by George Richardson, who had made a proviso in the event that if no preaching service was held there for a period of 20 years the site would revert back to him or his estate, which it did. It was purchased by Selectman Charles W Ballou from the Richardson estate, which was then purchased by the town in 1919.

The building itself is Greek Revival in style, much like the other structures in the district. The gable end faces the street and forms an equilateral triangle. The roof is topped with a square cupola with a pointed hip roof.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1845 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source Street address of Church: Lockes Village Rd Wendell, MA Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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