Lower Waterford Congregational Church facts for kids
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Lower Waterford Congregational Church
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 Location in Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Location | 63 Lower Waterford Rd., Waterford, Vermont |
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| Area | 0.25 acres (0.10 ha) |
| Built | 1859 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 100004181 |
| Added to NRHP | July 8, 2019 |
The Lower Waterford Congregational Church is a special old building located at 63 Lower Waterford Road in Waterford, Vermont. It was built in 1859 and is a great example of a building style called Greek Revival. This means it looks a bit like ancient Greek temples. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019 because of its important history and design.
About the Church
What it Looks Like
The Lower Waterford Congregational Church stands out in the small village of Lower Waterford. You can find it where Lower Waterford Road and Maple Street meet. It is a two-story building made of wood. It sits on a strong stone foundation. The outside is covered with white clapboard siding, and it has a roof that slopes down on two sides, called a gabled roof.
A square tower rises from the front part of the roof. On top of the tower is an eight-sided spire. The tower has two levels. Each level has a sloped roof and openings with slats, called louvers, on each side. The front of the church has two doors placed evenly on either side of a tall window. All three of these parts have a slightly pointed top decoration. The corners of the building have special flat panels, and a decorative band runs along the sides.
A Look Back in Time
The church was built in 1859 for a group of people called the Congregational congregation. This group first started in 1798. The church building you see today is actually the second one on this spot. The first church building was destroyed by a fire in 1857.
Francis Rice Carpenter, who was a church leader and a skilled builder, helped direct the construction of the first building. Charles Richardson is known as the carpenter for this third church building. It was built using wood from another meetinghouse that was taken down. This church was designed to be used for more than just religious services. It also hosted Waterford's yearly town meetings until 1957. Today, it still serves both the community and religious groups. It hosts events for the local historical society and meetings for the town's leaders.
The process to get the church listed on the National Register of Historic Places started in 2017. A special committee was formed to help with this. This committee included a town leader, the town librarian, members of the Waterford Historical Society, and church leaders.
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