Riverton Congregational Church - Riverton in Barkhamsted, CT
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The Greek Revival style Riverton Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is located at 9 Robertsville Road in Riverton, CT.
Waymark Code: WM16J62
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2022
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The Congregational Society in Riverton was formed on April 19, 1842. They constructed their Greek Revival-style church, designed by Willard S. Wetmore, in 1843.
A set of steps leads up to a central portico entrance. The pediment above the entrance is supported by four Doric columns. The Rising from the gable roof is a two stage tower. The lower tier is a square tower the upper tier is a square belfry with louvered windows flanked by fluted Doric columns on each side.
The west side of the church has four 4 by 4 double hung windows and a ramp which leads to an auxiliary, covered entrance. A brick chimney is located between the second and third window. The east side has four 4 by 4 double hung windows.
Reformed or Congregational Denomination: Congregational - United Church of Christ
Associated Website: [Web Link]
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
9 Robertsville Road
Riverton, CT United States
06065
Date of Construction or Event Occurrence: 01/01/1843
Architect: Willard S. Wetmore
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