Derby Center in Orleans County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Congregational Society of Derby

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 17, 2022

1. Congregational Society of Derby Marker

Inscription.
1799 First worship service held in home of Timothy Hitman

1807 Congregational Society of Derby formed by settlers

1816 Members form Stanstead QC Congregational Church

1820 First Derby Congregational Church building erected

1823 Members form the Congregational Church of Morgan

1842 Members form the Congregational Church of Holland

1844 Members Form West Charleston Congregational Church

1849 Current Congregational Church building erected

1859 34” Hooper bronze bell from Paul revere Foundry hung

1918 Baptist , Methodist, Congregational Federation formed, 40" steel Blymyer bell brought from Methodist church

1962 Federated congregations form United Church of Derby

1966 United Church of Derby erects Parish Hall

2013 Members join Conservative Congregational Christian Conference and become Derby Community Church

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 44° 57.299′ N, 72° 7.817′ W. Marker is in Derby, Vermont, in Orleans County. It is in Derby Center. Marker is on U.S. 5, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3064 US-5, Derby VT 05829, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Dedicated to all Veterans of the Iraq War (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated to all veterans of the Afghanistan War (about 700 feet away); Willie Johnston (about 700 feet away); Dedicated to all Veterans of the Desert Storm War (about 700 feet away); Derby Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Dedicated to all Veterans of the Vietnam War (about 700 feet away); In Honor of Those who Answered Their Country's Call in the World War (about 700 feet away); Dedicated to all Veterans of World War II (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derby.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 17, 2022

2. Congregational Society of Derby Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 6 times this year. Last updated on October 18, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.