St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Washington, Connecticut) facts for kids
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
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| Location | 247 New Milford Turnpike, Washington, Connecticut |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1822 |
| Architect | Wheaton, Rev. Nathaniel |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 94001443 |
| Added to NRHP | December 9, 1994 |
St. Andrew's is a very old church located in Marbledale, a small village in Washington, Connecticut. It's an Episcopal church, which is a type of Christian church. Built in 1822, it was one of the first churches in rural Connecticut made in the Gothic Revival style. This special church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
About St. Andrew's Church
St. Andrew's Church is found in the quiet village of Marbledale. It sits on the south side of New Milford Turnpike. The church is made of brick. It has a square tower that sticks out from the front. The top part of the tower is made of wood.
What It Looks Like
The church has special windows called lancet windows. These are tall and narrow, shaped like a pointed arch. They have marble sills and wooden frames. A newer brick part was added to the back of the church in the 1900s. This addition has offices, meeting rooms, and a kitchen.
A Look Back in Time
The St. Andrew's church community started way back in 1764. This was in a nearby town called New Preston. During the American Revolutionary War, many people in the church supported the King of England. Because of this, they had a tough time and had to leave their first building. They met in people's homes instead.
The church community started again in 1791. They first rented, then bought, a meeting house from a group called the Quakers. This was their home until 1816. The church building you see today was started in 1821 and finished in 1823.
The church was made bigger in 1855. A lot of this work was thanks to Dr. Nathaniel Wheaton. He was one of the people who helped start Trinity College. He might have even been born in this area.
One of the very first churches in Connecticut built in the Gothic Revival style was Trinity Church on the Green. It was built in 1814 in New Haven. That church was designed by a famous architect named Ithiel Town. St. Andrew's is one of the earliest examples of this style in rural Connecticut.
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