South Parish Congregational Church and Parish House facts for kids
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South Parish Congregational Church and Parish House
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South Parish Congregational Church (rear) and Parish House (front) in 2013
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 Location in Maine
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| Location | 9 Church St., Augusta, Maine |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1865 |
| Architect | Fassett, Francis H.; Cochrane, James H. |
| Architectural style | Stick-Eastlake, Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000235 |
| Added to NRHP | June 22, 1980 |
The South Parish Congregational Church and Parish House is a very old church building in Augusta, Maine. It stands at 9 Church Street. The church was built in 1865. It shows off the Gothic Revival style. A famous architect named Francis H. Fassett designed it. Later, in 1889, a parish house was added. This house was designed by James H. Cochrane. It is a special example of Stick style architecture in Maine. This whole property became a protected historic place in 1980. The church group started way back in 1773. At that time, this area was part of Hallowell.
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Exploring the Church's Design
The South Parish Congregational Church is in the middle of Augusta. It sits on a piece of land surrounded by Bridge, State, and Church Streets. The parish house is next to the church. A small hallway connects the two buildings. The church itself is made of granite. It has a sloped slate roof with special windows called a clerestory at the top.
What the Church Looks Like
The front of the church has three main parts. There is a tall tower on the left side. A smaller tower is on the right. The main entrance is in the middle. It has a pointed arch, like many Gothic buildings. Above the entrance, there is a large window made of stained glass. A small round window is near the very top of the roof. Both towers have strong support structures called buttresses. The right tower has a steep, pointed roof. The taller left tower has a bell tower section. Above that is an eight-sided steeple with a unique shape.
A Look at the Church's History
The church group started in 1773. Back then, Augusta was part of a town called Hallowell. In 1795, Hallowell was divided into three parts. This church group became the "middle" part. When Augusta became its own town in 1797, this group became Augusta's south parish.
Early Buildings and a New Start
The first meeting house for the church was built in 1795. A second one was built in 1809. Sadly, that church was hit by lightning in 1864 and burned down. The church you see today was built in 1866 to replace it. It was designed by Francis H. Fassett. He was a very important architect in Maine during the mid-1800s. This church is a well-known building in Augusta. The parish house was added later, between 1889 and 1890. It was designed by James Cochrane, an architect from Augusta. This parish house is one of the few great examples of the Stick style in Maine.
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