Foothills Baptist Church (Essex, New York) facts for kids
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| Location | 2172 New York Route 22, Boquet, Essex, New York |
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| Nearest city | Essex, New York |
| Built | 1855 |
| Architect | Follows a design by Richard Upjohn |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001189 |
| Added to NRHP | June 19, 1973 |
The Foothills Baptist Church is a very old and special church. It is located in the Boquet area of Essex, New York. This church was built in 1855. It has a unique style called Carpenter Gothic. This means it looks like a traditional Gothic church, but it's made mostly of wood.
Over the years, the church has had several names. It started as St. John's Episcopal Church. Later, it was called the Union Church at Boquet Chapel. Then, it became the Church of the Nazarene. Since 2005, it has been known as Foothills Baptist Church. People also sometimes called it Boquet Chapel.
In 1973, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important buildings in the United States. It was recognized for its special design. The church follows a plan by a famous architect named Richard Upjohn. Experts said it was a "remarkably untouched" example of his simple church designs.
History of the Church Building
The building we now know as Foothills Baptist Church has a long history. It was first built in 1855.
Early Years and Design
The church was originally built for St. John's Episcopal Church. Its design came from a book called Rural Architecture. This book was published in 1852 by architect Richard Upjohn. The church building was completed just three years after the book came out.
Changes Over Time
In 1880, St. John's Episcopal Church built a new church in Essex. They sold the old chapel to a group called the Union Church at Boquet Chapel. This group included both Presbyterians and Baptists. They used the chapel until 1922, when it closed for a while.
The church reopened in 1949. At that time, it became the Church of the Nazarene. Then, in 2005, it was dedicated as the Foothills Baptist Church. The church is located west of Essex on New York State Route 22.
See also
- List of Registered Historic Places in Essex County, New York
- Church of the Nazarene
