Scotch Plains Baptist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scotch Plains Baptist Church |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Gingerbread Ruskinian Gothic |
| Town or city | 333-347 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Construction started | 1870 (for present church) |
| Completed | c.1740 (for 1st church) c.1816 (for 2nd church) 1870 (for 3rd and present church) |
| Demolished | 1816 (fire--1st church) |
| Client | Scotch Plains Baptist Church |
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| Structural system | Masonry brick with Ohio stone dressing |
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Scotch Plains Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Cemetery
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 Location in Union County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Architect | Thomas A. Roberts |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian: Gothic; Colonial: Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 13000386 |
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| Added to NRHP | June 14, 2013 |
The Scotch Plains Baptist Church is an old and important church in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. It's a special place because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a historic site in the United States. The church, along with its old house (called a parsonage) and cemetery, was added to this list on June 14, 2013. The parsonage itself was already listed way back in 1973.
A Look Back in Time
The Church's Story
The Scotch Plains Baptist Church stands on very old ground. It's built within a cemetery that dates back to the American Revolutionary War. This cemetery is known as "God's Little Acre." Some of the grave markers there are made from brown stone from the Watchung Mountains and are from as far back as 1742.
The very first church building was from the early 1700s. After a fire, it was rebuilt around 1816. The church building you see today was constructed in 1871. It has a unique style called "Gingerbread Ruskinian Gothic." This means it has fancy, decorative details and was built with pressed brick and special stone.
A Hero Named Caesar
In the church's cemetery, there's a grave for a man named Caesar. He passed away on February 7, 1806, when he was 104 years old! Caesar was born in Africa and was brought to America as a slave. He gained his freedom in 1769.
During the American Revolutionary War, Caesar played an important role. He drove a wagon, delivering supplies to the American soldiers. He helped the Continental troops at places like Blue Hills Fort and Camp. His story is a reminder of the many people who contributed to American history.
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