Harvard in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 18, 2013

1. Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church Marker

Inscription. Four previous church buildings have stood on this approximate site. The first meeting house was constructed in 1733 when the congregation first gathered. A new building was necessary in 1775 to accomodate the congregation's growth. The third building constructed in 1840 was destroyed by fire on Sunday February 7, 1875. The fourth building constructed in 1875 was destroyed by fire on Sunday December 13, 1964. the present building was dedicated on June 18, 1967.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 7, 1875.

Location. 42° 30.117′ N, 71° 35.082′ W. Marker is in Harvard, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It can be reached from Elm Street south of Ayer Road (Massachusetts Route 111), on the left when traveling south. Marker is located on the front porch of the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harvard MA 01451, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner

and in Greater Worcester.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Town of Harvard (a few steps from this marker); World War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harvard Veteran's Memorial

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(about 400 feet away); Harvard Civil War Monument (about 500 feet away); Old Parsonage (approx. 4.3 miles away); Henderson Inches Sawmill (approx. 4.8 miles away); Neck Bridge (approx. 5.4 miles away); Camp Stevens Muster Ground (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harvard.

Additional keywords. Unitarian Universalism

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 18, 2013

2. Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church Marker

Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 18, 2013

3. Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church

The plaques seen in Pictures 1 & 2 are located to the left and right, respectively, of the front entrance doors.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.