Dorchester Community Church facts for kids
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Dorchester Community Church
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in New Hampshire
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| Location | Off NH 118, Dorchester, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1828 |
| Part of | Dorchester Common Historic District (ID85000477) |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000284 |
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| Added to NRHP | November 25, 1980 |
| Designated CP | March 7, 1985 |
The Dorchester Community Church is a very old and special church building in Dorchester, New Hampshire. It was built way back in 1828. This church is a great example of Greek Revival architecture, which was a popular building style long ago.
The church is important because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a significant historical place in the United States. It's also part of the Dorchester Common Historic District, which is a group of old buildings that show the history of the town.
What is the Dorchester Community Church?
The Dorchester Community Church is in the historic center of Dorchester. You can find it where North Dorchester and Town House Roads meet. It sits on the north side of a small grassy area, close to an old school and the town hall.
The church is a one-story building made of wood. It has a roof that slopes down on two sides, like a triangle. The outside walls are covered with overlapping wooden boards. A tall tower rises from the roof. The bottom part of the tower is square. Above that, it becomes an eight-sided shape with open sides. On top of the tower is a small dome and a weathervane.
The front of the church has three sections. The corners of the building look like they have flat columns, called pilasters. The main door is in the middle. It has flat columns on each side and a decorative top part. The windows are rectangular and have shutters on the sides. They also have small decorative ledges above them.
History of the Church
The church was first built in 1828 on a place called Thompson's Hill. Back then, it was known as the South Meetinghouse. A meetinghouse was a place where people gathered for church services and town meetings.
Over time, fewer people were attending the church. So, in 1883, the church building was moved. It was taken apart and rebuilt in a smaller size right next to the town hall. This made it easier for people to get to.
In 1940, people in the community worked together to raise money. They used the money to fix up the church and add electricity. Today, a local group takes care of the church. It is still used for church services and community events.
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