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 Old Round Church - Richmond, Vermont Posted by:  Vermontish
N 44° 23.956 W 072° 59.937
18T E 659353 N 4918167
Huge history here...
Waymark Code: WM6RMH
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2009
Views: 9
Not actually "round" but 16-sided, this was was Richmond's first meeting house, built in 1812-14. The first Proprietors were members of five denominations: Baptist, Christian, Congregational, Methodist, & Universalist. Tradition has it the shape was decided so that The Devil wouldn't have any corners to hide in. It is further believed to have been the first multi-denominational church in the US.
Richmond's Town Meetings were held here for 160 years until 1973, when it was closed for restoration necessary due to structural problems.
Maintained by the Richmond Historical Society and staffed by volunteers, this National Historic Landmark is used for tours, meetings, ecumenical services, weddings, and concerts. There is electricity, but neither heat nor water (a sprinkler system is supplied by a reservoir).
Henry Ford once offered to buy the building for relocation to his museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
It is enough of an icon that it has become the logo of the Town of Richmond.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1812
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist, Christian, Congregational, Methodist, & Universalist
Street address of Church:
Round Church Road
Richmond, VT US
05477
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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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