Church of Our Saviour (Killington, Vermont) facts for kids
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| Location | 316 Mission Farm Road, Killington, Vermont |
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| Area | 34 acres (14 ha) |
| Built | 1817 |
| Architect | Smith, Arthur H. |
| Architectural style | Gothic, Georgian plan |
| NRHP reference No. | 92001479 |
| Added to NRHP | October 29, 1992 |
The Church of Our Saviour, also known as the Church of Our Saviour at Mission Farm, is a special historic place in Killington, Vermont. It includes an Episcopal church and an old farm. The Episcopal Church is a Christian church that is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
The church building itself is made of Vermont granite. It was built in 1894-1895 in a style called Gothic Revival. The entire property, called Mission Farm, covers about 170 acres. It has a farmhouse from around 1817, a guest house, a vicarage (where the church leader lives), a bakery, and other farm buildings. This historic site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1992. Today, the Church of Our Saviour is part of the Three Rivers Regional Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont.
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Exploring Mission Farm and the Church
The Church of Our Saviour and Mission Farm are located on the east side of the Ottauquechee River. This is roughly across the river from the Killington Ski Resort. Mission Farm Road runs through the property. The old farm buildings are on the west side of the road. The church stands on the east side.
The Historic Farmhouse
The main farmhouse is a two-and-a-half-story building. It is made of wood and has a pointed roof. It also has an attached barn that has been changed into another living space. This farmhouse was built around 1817. It was built by Josiah Wood, Jr. His father was one of the first people to settle in Killington.
The farmhouse is one of the best-preserved old homes in eastern Rutland County. Josiah Wood, Jr., raised his family here. He also ran a tavern and helped build the road. The property stayed with the Wood family for many years.
The Beautiful Stone Church
The church building is made of stone. Its main part stands tall and faces away from the street. A shorter section extends from the side. A square tower stands where these two parts meet. This church was designed by Arthur H. Smith. He was an English architect from Rutland. He was a very important architect in central Vermont at that time.
In 1894, Josiah Wood, Jr.'s daughter, Elizabeth Wood Clement, bought the property back. She then gave it to the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont. This was so it could be used as a mission site. The church was built shortly after, in 1894-1895.
Mission Farm Today
The Church of Our Saviour still serves as an active mission today. This means it continues its religious work in the community. The farm's fields are also still used for some farming activities. A smaller wooden building on the property now serves as a bakery.
