Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
United Congregational Church
Church
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
Created by John La Farge in 1880-81. This program of murals and art glass windows forms the artist's only surviving comprehensive church interior. His use of opalescent glass, first showcased here, influenced the work of many artists and designers in the decades that followed.
United States Department of the Interior
Designated 2013
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Landmarks • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 5, 1855.
Location. 41° 29.154′ N, 71° 18.77′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is at the intersection of Spring Street and Pelham Street, on the right when traveling north on Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Pelham St, Newport
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Regionally, this marker is on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay and in Newport and Aquidneck Island. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jonathan Gibbs House (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Jack Jr. House (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Bours House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Street Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Billy Bottomore (about 300 feet away); Pelham Street (about 400 feet away); Trinity Church (about 400 feet away); Serenity Inn Newport (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Regarding United Congregational Church. "This building serves the United Congregational Church which was formed in 1833 by the
Cervin Robinson / Historic American Buildings Survey (courtesy Library of Congress), 1970
2. United Congregational Church
Also see . . . United Congregational Church (Newport, Rhode Island). Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on July 18, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 10, 2024
4. Additional signage on the church building
Congregationalist Church
in Newport
Gathered in 1695
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 15, 2024. 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
