Rocky Hill Congregational Church facts for kids
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Rocky Hill Congregational Church
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Location | 805-817 Old Main St., Rocky Hill, Connecticut |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1805 |
| Architect | Ackley, Elijah & Seth Dickenson |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Part of | Rocky Hill Center Historic District (ID07000111) |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004438 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 07, 1982 |
| Designated CP | March 9, 2007 |
The Rocky Hill Congregational Church is a very old church located at 805-817 Old Main Street in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, USA. It was built in 1808. The church was made for a group of people who started meeting in 1723. It is a special example of Georgian architecture, which was a popular building style long ago. This church is a famous landmark in the center of Rocky Hill. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 because of its historical importance.
About the Church Building
The Rocky Hill Congregational Church stands out in the middle of Rocky Hill. It is on a unique triangular piece of land. This land is surrounded by Church, Old Main, and Center Streets. The church is a two-story building. It is made of wood and has a pointed roof. The building sits on a strong foundation made of brownstone.
The church has a special look called late Georgian style. It has a part that sticks out at the front with a pointed roof. This part has columns at the corners. There are also three doorways. The main doorway in the middle has columns around it. It has a triangular shape above it. The two doorways on the sides have flat tops.
A tall, square tower rises behind the front part of the church. This tower has three sections. It holds a clock and a bell.
A Look Back: Its History
The very first church in Rocky Hill was built in 1727. This happened after Rocky Hill became its own separate area from Wethersfield. By the year 1800, the church members wanted a new building.
In 1805, everyone agreed to build a new church. They decided to make it look like a church in Middletown. Construction started in the same year. The new church building was officially opened in 1808.
Later, in the late 1800s, fewer people were attending the church. But then, the number of members grew again. They raised money to build a new building next to the church. This building, called the parish house, was built between 1948 and 1952. It was designed by architects Kelly & Kelly. The church is known for its beautiful Georgian style. It was even studied and recorded in the 1830s. This was part of a project called the Historic American Buildings Survey.
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