Orthodox Congregational Church - Mansfield, MA
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N 42° 01.472 W 071° 13.046
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This Orthodox Congregational Church is located in Mansfield Center and has been around since 1839.
Waymark Code: WM5YFX
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2009
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This church structure stands prominently in the center of the town of Mansfield, MA. The Orthodox Congregational Church in Mansfield formed in 1837 after splitting with the congregation when it installed a Unitarian Minister. The church building was built and used by 1839. According to a plaque, there was substantial alterations in 1871-2. The church organization is part of the United Church of Christ denomination.
The church is a traditional New England "white" church, with a tall spire easily visible in town. Across the street is a Veteran's Memorial, and just to the west is the Mansfield South Common.
The church is actively used. There is a food pantry there. There is a youth fellowship. There is a boy scout troop and cub pack that meets there.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1839
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Church of Christ
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:
17 West Street
Mansfield, MA United States
02048-0322
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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