First Congregational Church of East Longmeadow - East Longmeadow, MA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The origin of the First Congregational Church in East Longmeadow began in 1827 when the people living in this area of Longmeadow decided they needed a church closer that on Main Street in Longmeadow. The church was then known as the Second Congregational Church and Third Religious Society of Longmeadow. This area separated from Longmeadow in 1894 to become a the separate town of East Longmeadow and the church adopted the name the First Congregational Church of East Longmeadow in 1895.

The church was built in 1828 in the Federal style designed by architect Warren H. Ashley. Its first pastor was the Rev. Calvin Foote who was installed on April, 12, 1831. It was originally located at 47 Somers Rd. but was moved downhill to its present location in 1859 (see note below). Additions to the church were added in 1930 and 1950. In 1961 they joined the United Church of Christ.

The two story structure is three bays wide separated by four Ionic pilasters. with a central entrance flanked by identical sets of windows. The second story has three such sets of windows. The original church was three bays wide with three sets of large shuttered windows with a lunettes on top. The bell tower is topped with an octagonal steeple topped with a gold dome and a weather vane.

The First Congregational Church of East Longmeadow was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 3, 1978.

Note: both the narrative for the National Register of Historic Places found on the MACRIS website (visit link) and the Wikipedia website state that the church was moved to its present location by oxen in 1859. The church website gives the date as 1875.

Street address: 7 Somers Road East Longmeadow, MA United States 01028 County / Borough / Parish: Hampden Year listed: 1978 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Politics/Government, Religion Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849 Historic function: Government,Religion Current function: Religion 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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