Central Congregational Church - New Salem MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 30.020 W 072° 19.890
18T E 719266 N 4708780
Built in 1854 as a result of a division between the Orthodox Congregationalists and Universalist Church
Waymark Code: WMHX55
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2013
Views: 3
The Central Congregational Church of New Salem was built in 1854. It is a Greek Revival wood structure built by George Howe. It has white clapboard for sheathing and has a tower and steeple on the front edge of the gable end. The church was restored in 1986 to its 1800 configuration.
The construction of this church was a result of the First Church of New Salem joining the Universalist denomination in 1823. This division in church had members being split between the two churches. The people formed the Third Congregational or Orthodox Congregational Church in 1833. Services were held in the New Salem Academy building and Town Hall. This congregation formally organized in 1845.
At one time there was a church tax, however with the final separation of Church and State in Massachusetts the First Church (Unitarian) was unable to continue financially. It ceased holding services in 1845. A local builder, George Howe constructed the Central Congregational Church. Today it is part of the United Church of Christ and worships on Sundays at 10am.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1854
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Church of Christ
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
22 South Main St
New Salem, MA
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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