Towanda in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Universalist Unitarian Church
305 Second St.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2024
1. Universalist Unitarian Church Marker
The present two-story brick Gothic Revival structure with a gable and tower; arched tracery windows; and narrow bays was completed in March 1877. Before that, services were held in the Bradford County Courthouse. Plans were drawn by W. Fleming, and the construction contract went to William Kingsley, member and builder of the Universalist Church of Standing Stone. The windows were installed by C. And W. H. Myers of Buffalo, NY. Rev. G. J. Porter was called in August 1876 to be the first minister. The energy, patience and determination of Mr. Porter's father, the Rev. L. F. Porter, was instrumental in the successful completion of the church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1877.
Location. 41° 46.018′ N, 76° 26.657′ W. Marker is in Towanda, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. It is on Second Street south of Poplar Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Second Street, Towanda PA 18848, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Bradford County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Building (about 300 feet away,
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2024
2. Universalist Unitarian Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
