Heath Episcopal Methodist Church - Heath Center Historic District - Heath MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 40.405 W 072° 49.321
18T E 678464 N 4726848
The Methodist congregation was formed in 1859 and the church was erected in 1872.
Waymark Code: WMKQ0D
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2014
Views: 1
The cost of the church was $4,500 paid over 4 years. In 1878 the church had 60 members. As the population of Heath diminished, the lower level of the church was rented out as a store. In 1892 the population could no longer support 3 churches and the Methodists merged with the Baptists and Congregationalists. The building was empty until 1923, when it was acquired by the historical society to be used as a community hall. The building was donated to the Town in 1955. The upper floor was used for town meetings. In the 1970's and 80's square dances were held twice a month.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Heath Center Historic District
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
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Address:
1 West Main St
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Other (Please explain in the Private Message field)
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