Pittsfield in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Free Will Baptist Church

1838

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Free Will Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. The first church on this site was built in 1838 after the demise of the original church on Catamount Mountain. The church was enlarged in 1852. In 1886 it was entirely redesigned by renowned architect William Butterfield in the present Queen Anne style at the urging of Rev. E. P. Moulton. Its members have the distinction of being the second oldest organization of their sect in this country.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 35.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 43° 18.313′ N, 71° 19.591′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is on Park Street east of Elm Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Park St, Pittsfield NH 03263, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

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Globally, it is in 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: Pittsfield Academy (a few steps from this marker); Opera House Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Engine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Yellow Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carpenter Library (about 300 feet away); John Berry House (about 400 feet away); Pittsfield Bank (about 400 feet away); John Berry Stand (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Also see . . . Pittsfield Historical Trail (PDF). Historical guide for a 1.5-mile loop trail developed by the Pittsfield Historical Society. The trail stops at three dozen historical sites that were typical of New England communities more than a century ago: homes, churches, schools, industrial and commercial buildings as well as dams and bridges. (Submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Free Will Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.