Morrisville in Morristown in Lamoille County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
United Community Church of Morrisville
85 Upper Main Street
| | 1839/1896 | |
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 2024
1. United Community Church of Morrisville Marker
The current faηade, in the Gothic Revival style, dates from the 1896 renovation. The intricate steeple, with its four spires and bell tower, dominates the left side of the front faηade. To the side and right of the steeple are identical structures that are decorated with scalloped gingerbread ornament and topped with gable roofs. Below the gable roofs are intricate stained-glass windows.
[Caption] Congregational Church, Morrisville, Vt. Photograph ca. 1895
Erected 2018 by Morrisville Alliance for Culture and Commerce. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP),
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Location. 44° 33.717′ N, 72° 35.792′ W. Marker is in Morristown, Vermont, in Lamoille County. It is in Morrisville. It is on Upper Main Street (Vermont Route 12) west of Park Street ( Route 15A), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 85 Upper Main St, Morrisville VT 05661, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Green Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Governor's Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Morristown Centennial Library / #2 Dappled Canopy (within shouting distance of this marker); H.H. Powers House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Soldier's Monument & War Memorial / The Civil War Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Lamoille County Civic Center
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 2024
2. United Community Church of Morrisville Marker
Also see . . .
1. Morrisville Historic District (PDF). Updated National Register of Historic Places nomination that expanded the original district and added the church (as First Congregational Church) as a contributing property. (Prepared by John Johnson, 2007; via National Park Service) (Submitted on November 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Two Morrisville churches join as one. Two churches in Morrisville are making history as they join under one roof as a single congregation. (Kayla Friedrich, Stowe Reporter, April 21, 2016) (Submitted on November 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Geo. P. Downe & Co.; via Internet Archive (Public Domain), circa 1895
3. Postcard of First Congregational Church of Morrisville
The Congregational church merged with Puffer United Methodist Church to form the community church in 2016.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on November 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
