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Unitarian Universalism (UUism) Historical Markers

This series of markers details histories of UU churches, as well as their two predecessor Unitarian and Universalist churches.
 
Plaque and stone in front of the Baldwin County Courthouse. image, Touch for more information
By Mark Hilton, January 14, 2017
Plaque and stone in front of the Baldwin County Courthouse.
1 Alabama, Baldwin County, Bay Minette — Judge Harry Toulmin(1766 – 1823)
On Courthouse Square (U.S. 31) at Hand Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Courthouse Square.
Born and educated in England, Toulmin became a Unitarian Minister and fled persecution in 1793. In the U.S. he served as President of Transylvania University and Secretary of the State of Kentucky. In 1804 Thomas Jefferson appointed him as the first . . . Map (db m100850) HM
2 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Campsite 1Selma to Montgomery Trail
On U.S. 80 at milepost 92 at County Road 67 on U.S. 80.
Hall Farm March 21, 1965Map (db m61846) HM
3 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — In Honor of James Joseph Reeb1927-1965 — “This Good Man” —
Near Martin Luther King Street at Water Avenue.
Rev. James J. Reeb, an Army Veteran and Unitarian minister from Casper, Wyoming, was working in Boston when Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. appealed for clergymen of all faiths to come to Selma to protest the violence that occurred at the Edmund Pettus . . . Map (db m37683) HM
4 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Campsite 3Selma to Montgomery Trail
On Frederick Douglass Road at U.S. 80, on the left when traveling south on Frederick Douglass Road.
Robert Gardner Farm March 23, 1965Map (db m61847) HM
5 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — Campsite 2Selma to Montgomery Trail
On U.S. 80, 1.1 miles east of White Hall Road, on the right when traveling west.
Rosie Steele Farm March 22, 1965Map (db m70954) HM
6 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Campsite 4Selma to Montgomery Trail
On West Fairview Avenue west of Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
City of St. Jude March 24, 1965 Map (db m117069) HM
7 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Camp Hill — First Universalist Church of Camp Hill
On Senator Claude Pepper Drive (Alabama Route 50) at Oak Street, on the left when traveling west on Senator Claude Pepper Drive.
The First Universalist Church of Camp Hill was the largest Universalist church in the southeastern United States in the first half of the 20th century. With roots in the European Enlightenment, Universalism was transplanted to the American . . . Map (db m92504) HM
8 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Camp Hill — Lyman Ward Military Academy
On Pittman Avenue (State Highway 50) at Ward Circle, on the right when traveling west on Pittman Avenue.
Lyman Ward Military Academy was founded in 1898 as the Southern Industrial Institute by Dr. Lyman Ward, a Universalist minister from New York. Dr. Ward established SII to educate the poor children of Alabama, many of whom had few opportunities due . . . Map (db m25501) HM
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9 California, Alameda County, Oakland, Downtown Oakland — 896 — First Unitarian Church of Oakland
On Fourteenth Street at Castro Street, on the left on Fourteenth Street.
Designed in 1889 by Walter J. Mathews, this solid masonry Romanesque church departed radically from California's traditional Gothic wood frame construction. Noted for its world famous stained glass windows produced by Goodhue of Boston, and for . . . Map (db m100561) HM
10 California, Amador County, Volcano — The Thomas Starr King Bell
On Emigrant Trail at Consolation Street on Emigrant Trail.
The Thomas Starr King Bell was donated to the town of Volcano by Unitarian preacher Thomas Starr King in 1862, who was greatful to the town for its support for the Union and the election of Abraham Lincoln. The bell was originally located at the . . . Map (db m101341) HM
11 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, North Hills — 975 — Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society“The Onion”
Near Haskell Avenue north of Plummer Street, on the right when traveling north.
Modern style. Frank Ehrenthal, architect. Built 1964. Declared 2010, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 975, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m179250) HM
12 California, Riverside County, Riverside — 3 — Universalist-Unitarian Church1891
On Mission Inn Avenue at Lemon Street, on the right when traveling west on Mission Inn Avenue.
Building designed in Norman Gothic style by architect A.C. Willard and constructed with Arizona sandstone by A.W.Boggs. The founding pastor was George H. Deere.Map (db m176383) HM
13 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Central Business District — Thomas Starr King1824 - 1864
Near L Street at 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Courageous and inspirational San Francisco minister, stalwart defender of the Union during the Civil War, advocate of racial justice, admired educator and pioneering nature writer. Starr King was a Unitarian preacher credited with keeping . . . Map (db m90267) HM
14 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Cathedral Hill — 691 — Sarcophagus of Thomas Starr King
Near Franklin Street at O'Farrell Street.
Apostle of liberty, humanitarian, Unitarian minister, who in the Civil War bound California to the Union and led her to excel all other states in support of the United States Sanitary Commission, predecessor to the American Red Cross. His statue, . . . Map (db m91855) HM
15 California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Downtown San Jose — 902 — First Unitarian Church
On North 3rd Street south of East St. James Street, on the right when traveling north.
This building, designed by George W. Page in 1891, became the permanent home of a congregation that first met in City Hall in 1866. A version of Richardsonian Romanesque style, the innovative structure withstood the earthquake of 1906 and became a . . . Map (db m30126) HM
16 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — Progressive Baptist Church
On Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
Santa Cruz County 1902 Progressive Baptist Church Built by Unitarian Congregation Historical Trust LandmarkMap (db m203258) HM
17 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — Progressive Baptist Hall & Parsonage
On Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
Santa Cruz County 1902 Progressive Baptist Hall & Parsonage Built as All Souls Unitarian Parsonage Edward Van Cleeck, Arch. Historical Trust LandmarkMap (db m203260) HM
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18 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Hollow Church Bell
On Pleasant Valley Road (Connecticut Route 318) at Beach Rock Road, on the right when traveling north on Pleasant Valley Road.
[ right plaque ] This bell hung in the Hollow Church which was relocated during construction of the Compensating Reservoir. It was cast in Hartford, CT in 1834. [ left plaque ] Dedicated 1997 These boulders were provided by . . . Map (db m29848) HM
19 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Norfolk, Norfolk Historic District — Mills - Emerson House
On Greenwoods Road West (U.S. 44) at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Greenwoods Road West.
1806 Built By Michael F. Mills ---------------- Later the Home Of Rev. Ralph Emerson Second Pastor of The Church 1816 – 1829Map (db m29684) HM
20 Connecticut, Windham County, Brooklyn — Brooklyn
On Canterbury Road (Connecticut Route 169) at U.S. 6, on the right when traveling south on Canterbury Road.
Formerly Mortlake, first settled 1703, made a town on 2nd Thursday of May, 1786. Home of General Israel Putnam prior to and after the Revolution. Town landmarks include: Meeting House on the Green, built 1771 by First Ecclesiastical . . . Map (db m93440) HM
21 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — 5 — Ambassadors of FaithRoads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —
On 16th Street, NW just south of Harvard Street, NW, on the right when traveling south.
Three dramatic religious structures dominate this corner. They are among some 40 religious institutions lining 16th Street between the White House and the Maryland state line. Many serve as unofficial “embassies” representing the . . . Map (db m152206) HM
22 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — 18 — The Artistic LifeRoads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —
On 18th Street Northwest south of Columbia Road Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
The lively scene around you began with an arts movement in the 1950s. Musicians, dancers, and artists found centrally located 18th Street attractive as declining rents made it affordable. Early on, jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd brought fame . . . Map (db m152207) HM
23 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — 17 — Social JusticeCultural Convergence — Columbia Heights Heritage Trail —
On 16th Street Northwest south of Harvard Street Northwest.
Straight ahead is All Souls Church, Unitarian, long known for its social activism, starting with abolitionism in the 1820s and ranging through nuclear disarmament and interracial cooperation. During the segregation era, All Souls was one of . . . Map (db m130753) HM
24 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Owen D Young Peace Tower[Universalist National Memorial Church]
On 16th Street Northwest just north of S Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
This tower dedicated to the ideal of international justice and world peace is a loving and grateful tribute to Owen D Young who inspired by faith in the constructive power of human brotherhood contributed his rare talents . . . Map (db m114772) HM
25 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Universalist National Memorial Church Stormwater FeaturesSaving Mother Earth, One Small Step at a Time.
On S Street Northwest at 16th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on S Street Northwest.
What's happening Here? Stormwater runoff (rainwater that flows off surfaces such as rooftops and parking lots) causes erosion in streambeds and carries harmful pollutants such as oil, sediment, trash and animal waste. The rain garden and . . . Map (db m240375) HM
26 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — e.1 — Senator Daniel WebsterCivil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail
On D Street Northwest west of 5th Street Northwest, on the right. Reported permanently removed.
"Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable," Senator Daniel Webster, January 1830
Senator Daniel Webster, eloquent advocate for the preservation of the Union and a political . . . Map (db m182451) HM
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27 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — e.3 — Senator Daniel Webster
On D Street Northwest just west of 5th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
"Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable," Senator Daniel Webster, January 1830
Senator Daniel Webster, eloquent advocate for the preservation of the Union and a political . . . Map (db m211839) HM
28 Georgia, Barrow County, Winder — Rockwell Universalist Church
On Gainesville Highway (Georgia Route 53) at Rockwell Church Road, on the right when traveling north on Gainesville Highway.
Organized 1839 — second oldest Universalist Church in Georgia. Located here near original site of Rockwell School, oldest school in this section, and Rockwell Masonic Lodge. Confederate Soldiers enlisted and drilled here 1861-1865. Church . . . Map (db m19548) HM
29 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - South — "Jingle Bells"
On Habersham Street near Macon Street, on the left.
James L. Pierpont (1822-1893), composer of "Jingle Bells", served as music director of this church in the 1850s when it was a Unitarian Church located on Oglethorpe Square. Son of the noted Boston reformer, Rev. John Pierpont, he was the brother of . . . Map (db m5817) HM
30 Illinois, Champaign County, Urbana, Cunningham Township — Unitarian Universalist Church309 West Green Street — Joseph W. Royer Arts and Architecture District —
On West Green Street near South Birch Street, on the left when traveling west.
The need to repair or replace the original Universalist Church building, built in 1871 at the corner of Green and Birch Streets in Urbana, was discussed at the annual meeting of the Church Board on January 15, 1913. The Reverend E. V. Stevens . . . Map (db m226009) HM
31 Illinois, Vermilion County, Hoopeston — Dixie Highway
On Illinois Route 1 north of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
The original Hubbard TrailMap (db m241034) HM
32 Illinois, Will County, Plainfield — The Development of Downtown PlainfieldDowntown Plainfield Historic District
On Lockport Street at Des Plaines Street, on the right when traveling west on Lockport Street.
First Plat of "Planefield" Chester Ingersoll platted the "Town of Planefield" in August 1834 north of the settlement at Walker's Grove. It was a modified grid plan of thirteen nearly square blocks with a formal Public Square at the . . . Map (db m94140) HM
33 Indiana, Monroe County, Bloomington — 53.2005.1 — The Colored School
On 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Side A By 1874, what has been known as the Colored School opened in Center School here at Sixth and Washington Streets to serve African-American elementary students of Bloomington. An 1869 law had mandated education of colored children, with . . . Map (db m47674) HM
34 Iowa, Polk County, Mitchellville — Universalist Church1868
On 4th Street NW near Market Street NW, on the right when traveling west.
This church was built by Thomas Mitchell. Thomas Mitchell was born in New Hampshire in 1816. he came to Iowa Territory in 1840, and in 1844 became the first white settler of Polk County. He built cabins and later inns to feed and shelter the . . . Map (db m44833) HM
35 Kansas, Nemaha County, Seneca — The Seneca Free Library
On Main Street near 6th Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Library was an idea generated by the Seneca Women’s Club embroidery circle in 1908. As they worked, they often discussed books and the need for a town library. After collecting 300 books they persuaded a drug store to give them shelving space. . . . Map (db m55791) HM
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36 Kentucky, Christian County, Crofton — 1625 — Universalist Church
On Dawson Springs Road (Kentucky Route 109) north of Consolation Loop, on the left when traveling north.
Near this site, the Consolation Universalist Church was organized by a traveling preacher, Wm. Lowe, in home of James E. Clark in May, 1819. It was first Universalist Church organized west of Allegheny Mountains. Early ministers were: L. T. Brasher, . . . Map (db m166010) HM
37 Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Old Louisville — 2173 — First Unitarian Church
On York Street at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on York Street.
Founded in 1830, First Unitarian Church has been active in civil-rights movements as well as community-wide initiatives. Several fires have damaged the church. Including one in 1985 which left only the stone walls. Each time it has been rebuilt . . . Map (db m104729) HM
38 Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Old Louisville — 11 — Sit-in Demonstration SiteBrown Theatre — 315 West Broadway —
On West Broadway (U.S. 150) just west of South 3rd Street (Kentucky Route 1020), on the right when traveling west.
Constructed in 1925 as a live performance venue, the Brown Theatre was soon converted into a movie theatre in 1930 to respond to the changing economic realities of the Great Depression. Through the 1950s, the Brown served as a first-run movie . . . Map (db m178901) HM
39 Maine, Cumberland County, Portland, Downtown — 11 — First Parish Church, Unitarian UniversalistPortland Maine Freedom Trail
On Congress Street at Temple Street, on the left when traveling north on Congress Street.
First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist 425 Congress Street. A memorial plaque inside First Parish honors Prentis Mellen. Pews within the church are marked for the abolitionist Fessenden and Thomas families. In 1832 William Lloyd . . . Map (db m96519) HM
40 Maine, Cumberland County, Portland, East Bayside — Reverend William I. Reese
Near Congress Street.
Erected Dec 1, 1859 By a donation from the HON. FRANCIS O.J. SMITH, to honor and perpetuate the memory of REV. WILLIAM I. REESE who while pastor of the First Universalist Society, founded the Portland Widow’s Wood Society. . . . Map (db m50436) HM
41 Maine, Kennebec County, Augusta — 9 — Augusta Mourns Lincoln / Augusta Pleur LincolnAugusta, Maine – The Civil War — The Museum in the Streets® —
On State Street (Maine Route 104) just north of Court Street, on the right when traveling north.
Abraham Lincoln's assassination in Washington on April 14, 1865, as the Civil War was ending plunged Augusta into sorrow. Businesses closed on the 19th and soldiers, civil authorities, and societies converged at the black draped . . . Map (db m186073) HM
42 Maine, Kennebec County, Augusta — 7 — Riverside: Temple of Peace / Le Temple de la PaixAugusta, Maine — The Museum in the Streets® —
On Cony Street at Bangor Street (U.S. 201/202), on the right when traveling west on Cony Street.
The Gothic style cottage, now used for business, was built by the Reverend Sylvester Judd as a home and parsonage. In 1840, Judd became minister of Augusta's Unitarian Church, the church of local elite. In 1841, Judd married Jane . . . Map (db m110891) HM
43 Maine, York County, Kennebunk — 10 — First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church / Premičre église paroissiale Unitarienne UniversalisteKennebunk, Maine — The Museum in the Streets® —
On Main Street (U.S. 1) at Summer Street (Route 9A/35), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
This church was built in 1772-1773 on land donated by Colonel Joseph Storer, to house the congregation originally located at the Kennebunk Landing. The church was enlarged by Thomas Eaton in 1803 and the bell tower was constructed. . . . Map (db m186323) HM
44 Maine, York County, Saco — Sarah Fairfield Hamilton, 1831-1909Saco Main Street Museum Walk
On Main Street (Maine Route 9), on the left when traveling south.
Sarah Fairfield Hamilton was a founder of the local chapter of the Women's Educational and Industrial Union, and led that organization to create Saco's first kindergarten, a nursery for mill workers' children, summer park programs and other . . . Map (db m55721) HM
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45 Maryland, Baltimore, Mid-Town Belvedere — Mount Vernon Cultural District
On Park Avenue at North Howard Street, on the right when traveling east on Park Avenue.
Mount Vernon Cultural District provides an unequaled richness of cultural experience. Since the founding of the Peabody Institute in 1857, Mount Vernon has enjoyed a continuing association with the arts. Nineteenth Century Philanthropist George . . . Map (db m194805) HM
46 Maryland, Baltimore, Mount Vernon — Exercising Freedom: Overcoming Racial and Religious BoundariesMount Vernon Cultural Walk
On North Charles Street at Hamilton Street on North Charles Street.
Contrary to Baltimore’s 19th century conservative appearance, Baltimoreans created progressive, diverse communities that expanded the nation’s racial and religious freedom. By the time of the Civil War, Baltimore had the largest free African . . . Map (db m102390) HM
47 Maryland, Baltimore, Mount Vernon — Mount Vernon Cultural District
On Washington Place at East Mt. Vernon Place, on the right when traveling north on Washington Place.
Mount Vernon Cultural District provides an unequaled richness of cultural experience. Since the founding of the Peabody Institute in 1857, Mount Vernon has enjoyed a continuing association with the arts. Nineteenth Century Philanthropist George . . . Map (db m168789) HM
48 Maryland, Baltimore, Mount Vernon — St. Ignatius Church
On North Calvert Street (Maryland Route 2), on the left when traveling north.
St. Ignatius Church opened August 15, 1856. Designed by Henry Hamilton Pittar and Louis L. Long, it was the second unit to be completed in the block-long complex that stretches from Madison to Monument Streets. In 1855, the porticoed central section . . . Map (db m6125) HM
49 Maryland, Baltimore, Mount Vernon — The First Unitarian Church of Baltimore(Unitarian and Universalist)
On North Charles Street at West Franklin Street (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling north on North Charles Street.
Founded as the First Independent Church of Baltimore Maximilian Godefroy, Architect, 1817Map (db m5645) HM
50 Maryland, Baltimore, Mount Vernon — The First Unitarian Church of Baltimore(Universalist and Unitarian)
On West Franklin Street (U.S. 40) at North Charles Street, on the right when traveling west on West Franklin Street.
In 1817, when Baltimore Town boasted 60,000 inhabitants and Mount Vernon Place was still a forest, a group of leading citizens met in the home of Henry Payson "to form a religious society and build a church for Christians who are Unitarian and . . . Map (db m7168) HM
51 Maryland, Baltimore, Oliver — St. Francis Xavier Church
On North Caroline Street at East Oliver Street, on the right when traveling north on North Caroline Street.
Dedicated on February 21, 1864, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church was the first black parish in the U.S. The church originated in the 1790s due to the efforts of the Sulpician Fathers and the Oblate Sisters of Providence to provide education and . . . Map (db m7563) HM
52 Maryland, Baltimore, Seton Hill — Historic Chapel of St. Mary's Seminary & University (dedicated 1808)The First Roman Catholic Seminary in the United States (established 1791) — Birthplace of the Oblate Sisters of Providence (established 1829)
Near North Paca Street (Maryland Route 129) at George Street, on the left when traveling north.
Drawing of historic seminary chapel by Maximilian Godefroy, c. 1806 The historic chapel of St. Mary's Seminary & University (est. 1791) was built by the Sulpician Fathers and dedicated in 1808. It was designed by Maximilian Godefroy and is . . . Map (db m220047) HM
53 Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland — Infusing Style and Sophistication: The Influence of Maximilian Godefroy
Near West Fayette Street at North Greene Street.
For its first 25 years, the burying ground remained a simple place characterized by plain grave markers. After 1810, tastes changed and First Presbyterian Church's leading public figures demanded the ornate. The most dramatic change was a new . . . Map (db m6645) HM
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54 Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland — The Carriage Gates of Westminster Burying Ground
On North Greene Street, on the left when traveling south.
Westminster's carriage gates, completed in 1815, were among the nation's first examples of Egyptian Revival architecture. Commissioned by the First Presbyterian Church, the gates were designed by Maximilian Godefroy (1765-ca.1840), a French . . . Map (db m6629) HM
55 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — The Unitarian Church of Barnstable
On Main St (Local Route 6A) 0.1 miles east of Hyannis - Barnstable Rd, on the left when traveling east.
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56 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — Hyannis Ocean Street
On Ocean Street at Main Street on Ocean Street.
Through Historic Events & and ever changing times, Hyannis Main Street Continues to be a center For recreation, commerce & culture The Mayflower Block The block containing the Federated Church is known . . . Map (db m162615) HM
57 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — The Federated Church of Hyannis
On Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Barnstable Road, on the right when traveling south.
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58 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Orleans — Universalist Society Meeting HouseBuilt in 1834
On River Rd at Main St, on the left when traveling north on River Rd.
This building has been listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m141654) HM
59 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Provincetown — Universalist Meeting House of ProvincetownUnitarian Universalist
On Commercial St., 0.1 miles south of Ryder St. Ext..
This property has been, placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m141940) HM
60 Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Northampton — Town Center
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 10) at Masonic Street, on the right when traveling east.
By the mid 19th century the simple elegance of Northampton's buildings began to give way to the tastes and fashions of a new era of commercialism. William Fenno Pratt, who designed many of the Victorian buildings on Main Street, conceived of the . . . Map (db m138436) HM
61 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Cambridge, Mid-Cambridge — Thomas Shepard
On Massachusetts Avenue (Massachusetts Route 2A) at Holyoke Street, on the right when traveling west on Massachusetts Avenue.
In honor of Thomas Shepard Pastor of the Church in Cambridge 1636 - 1649 Member of the first Board of Overseers of Harvard College 1637 - 1649 It was with respect unto this vigilancy and the enlightening and powerful . . . Map (db m215393) HM
62 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Cambridge, Neighborhood Nine — Old Cambridge / Religion and Government in the Early History of Cambridge
On Massachusetts Avenue (Massachusetts Route 2A) at Garden Street, on the right when traveling south on Massachusetts Avenue.
Old Cambridge The Transformation of Old Cambridge The Forces of Change and Growth Before 1900, new public water supplies, sewers, and parks had opened the way for development in and around old Cambridge. Completion of the subway in . . . Map (db m215368) HM
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63 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Cambridge, Riverside — Here Stood the Original Meeting House...
On Dunster Street at Mount Auburn Street, on the left when traveling north on Dunster Street.
Here stood the original meeting house of the First Church in Cambridge. Built in 1632 and the center of the civic and religious life of the town. Here ministered 1633 - 1636 Thomas Hooker a peerless leader of New England . . . Map (db m215326) HM
64 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Somerville, Central Hill — The First Congregational Unitarian Society in Somerville
On Highland Avenue just east of Prescott Street, on the left when traveling east.
Near this site the First Congregational Unitarian Society in Somerville organized August 22, 1844Map (db m243055) HM
65 Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — United First Parish Church
On Hancock Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Hancock Street.
Within this church are the tombs of two Presidents of the United States and their wives John Adams – Second President 1735 1826 Abigail Adams 1744 1818 their son John Quincy Adams – Sixth President 1767 1848 Louisa Catherine Adams 1775 . . . Map (db m18051) HM
66 Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — Old Ship Church1630 - 1930
On Main Street at Elm Street on Main Street.
Erected in 1681, it is the oldest church structure in the United States to have been used continuously for public worship. Samuel Lincoln, original American ancestor of Abraham Lincoln, worshipped here regularly.Map (db m48810) HM
67 Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Plymouth — Leyden Street
On Leyden Street at Water Street on Leyden Street.
Leyden Street, originally known to the first settlers as First Street, Great Street or Broad Street, is where the Pilgrims began building their houses in the winter of 1620-21, and it has been the heart of the town ever since. Extending from the . . . Map (db m75830) HM
68 Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Plymouth — Unitarian Controversy of 1801
On Town Square at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Town Square.
          This tablet is inscribedin grateful memory of the Pilgrims and of their successors who at the time of the Unitarian Controversy in 1801 adhered to the belief of the Fathers and on the basis of the original creed and covenant perpetuated . . . Map (db m107454) HM
69 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Arlington Street ChurchUnitarian Universalist — Gathered in 1729 —
On Arlington Street at Boylston Street, on the right when traveling south on Arlington Street.
Formerly Federal Street Church in which met the Massachusetts Convention that ratified the Constitution of the United States 1788Map (db m215040) HM
70 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — First Church
On Marlborough Street at Berkeley Street, on the left when traveling west on Marlborough Street.
First house of worship built in State St. AD 1632 • Second house in Cornhill AD 1639 • Burned to ashes • AD 1711 • Rebuilt on same site AD 1712 • Fourt house in Chauncy St AD 1809 • Fifth house on this site AD 1867Map (db m215034) HM
71 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — John Winthrop
On Marlborough Street west of Berkeley Street, on the right when traveling east.
First Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, one of the founders of Boston and of the First Church in Boston A.D. 1630Map (db m215037) HM
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72 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — King's ChapelFounded 1686
On Tremont Street at School Street, on the left when traveling south on Tremont Street.
Its first building was the first Church of England in Boston. The corner stone of the present building was laid August 11, 1749. After the Revolution it became the first Unitarian church in the United States.Map (db m18083) HM
73 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — King's Chapel1646
On School Street just east of Tremont Street, on the left when traveling east.
First permanent established Anglican church in New England First Unitarian church in America Oldest American pulpit in continuous use on its original siteMap (db m186286) HM
74 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, North End — Boston Timeline
On Hanover Street at Cross Street, on the left when traveling west on Hanover Street.
1600 1632: The first windmill to operate in the Colonies moves to Copp's Hill from Cambridge, when it would grind corn only in a westerly wind. 1641: The 160-ton Trial is launched. This first full-size ship built in Boston, . . . Map (db m215639) HM
75 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, North End — NE17 — St. Stephen's ChurchNorth End
On Hanover Street north of Clark Street.
The North End’s changing ethnic and religious groups always had a good friend in St. Stephen’s Church. Originally called “New North” (to distinguish it from nearby “Old North”), it was founded by “seventeen substantial mechanicks” as a . . . Map (db m37181) HM
76 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Roxbury — Four Letters Homeby Will Holton
On Southwest Corridor Park east of Ruggles Street, on the right when traveling west.
Ruggles Street Roxbury Mass'ts April 30, 1834 Wendell Jones Vassalboro Maine Dear Father and Mother, Your letter was at the postal office yesterday morning. It was good to hear that everyone is well on the farm. The winter . . . Map (db m214961) HM
77 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Harvard — Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church
Near Elm Street south of Ayer Road (Massachusetts Route 111), on the left when traveling south.
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 . . . Map (db m66304) HM
78 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Hopedale — Adin Ballou Memorial
On Hopedale Street near Peace Street, on the right when traveling west.
Adin Ballou — Preacher, Author, Reformer, Philanthropist, Apostle of Christian Socialism, and Founder of the Hopedale Community. 1803–1890. “Blessed are the Peacemakers.” “Not disobedient to the heavenly . . . Map (db m1618) HM
79 Michigan, Cass County, Dowagiac — L1028A — St. Paul's Church / Episcopal Church
On Courtland Street, 0.1 miles west of Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
(Obverse Side) St. Paul's Church Under the leadership of Justus Gage (1805-1875), this structure was built as a Universalist church. Completed at a cost of $3,000, it is Dowagiac's oldest public building. At the time of completion, . . . Map (db m64731) HM
80 Michigan, Jackson County, Clarklake — L2225 — First Universalist Church
On Jefferson Road, 0.2 miles west of Gates Road, on the left when traveling west.
Liberty Township was organized in 1837. Early settlers, many from New York State, founded the Universalist Society in 1856, They organized a Ladies Aid in 1869 and a school in 1876. The society held services in the school and the Methodist church . . . Map (db m211490) HM
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81 Michigan, Jackson County, Concord — L2068 — Concord Universalists / First Universalist Church
Concord Universalists (Side 1) After migrating from the East, primarily New York State, thirteen families brought their faith to Concord and formed a Universalist Society in 1854. Society members erected this building in 1866 and . . . Map (db m78876) HM
82 Michigan, Jackson County, Concord — L1842 — Paddock-Hubbard House
Side 1 In 1843 New York natives Alfred and Ruth Paddock migrated to Concord Township. Within two years they erected this Greek Revival house, reminiscent of those in their home state. A prominent merchant, Alfred Paddock (1805-1870) owned . . . Map (db m78877) HM
83 Michigan, Oakland County, Troy — L507 — Barn Church
On Livernois Road at Paragon Drive, on the right when traveling north on Livernois Road.
Built by William Lakie as a dairy barn in 1912, this structure is now a church. At one time the electric interurban railway ran past this barn and picked up milk cans gathered from surrounding farms. After the Presbyterian Church purchased the . . . Map (db m95558) HM
84 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Midtown — L497 — First Unitarian Universalist Church
On Cass Avenue at Prentis Street, on the right when traveling south on Cass Avenue.
Perry W. McAdow and his wife Clara built this elaborate mansion in 1891. The McAdows, who had earned their fortune in the gold mines of Montana, lived here from 1891 to 1897. The house continued as a private residence until 1913, when it was sold . . . Map (db m84642) HM
85 Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Saint Anthony Main — Symbols on the Skyline — Saint Anthony Falls Heritage Trail —
Near Southeast Main Street south of Merriam Street.
Several structures have dominated the crest of the hill above this spot. The first was a luxury hotel named the Winslow House, built in 1857 by James M. Winslow while St. Anthony was still a favorite resort and health spa. Its style of . . . Map (db m50208) HM
86 Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Saint Anthony Main — The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
On Lourdes Place west of Southeast 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Near this spot in 1630 Father Louis Hennepin first sighted and named the Falls of Saint Anthony. This is the oldest standing church in the city of Minneapolis. The front rectangular nave, built of native limestone, was opened by the First . . . Map (db m238143) HM
87 Minnesota, Ramsey County, Saint Paul, Northwestern Precinct — Church of Saint Louis, King of France
On Cedar Street at 10th Street, on the left when traveling south on Cedar Street.
"Blessed be the Lord, for He has wondrously shown His steadfast love to me when I was beset as in a besieged city." Psalm 31:21 Here in the center of the clamorous city, providing an oasis of solace, silence, mystery and artistry, is . . . Map (db m79343) HM
88 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — William Greenleaf EliotBorn August 5, 1811
On Delmar Boulevard at Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Delmar Boulevard.
Coming to St. Louis in 1834 to found a Unitarian church, Minister William Greenleaf Eliot devoted his life to improving his adopted city. Eliot was pivotal in developing the public school system and many other educational and philanthropic . . . Map (db m124568) HM
89 Montana, Lewis and Clark County, Helena — First Unitarian ChurchHelena Historic District
On North Park Avenue at West Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north on North Park Avenue.
Outstanding architecture and a long history of community service make this stunning landmark much beloved. It is the only known example of prominent architect C. S. Haire’s work in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Magnificent round arches, a . . . Map (db m187312) HM
90 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — Nathaniel & Armenia WhiteDowntown Concord — Est. 1725 —
On North Main Street (U.S. 3) south of School Street, on the right when traveling north.
Abolitionists, Suffragists & Philanthropists Fifteen-year-old Nathaniel White arrived in Concord, virtually penniless, to work as a clerk in a Main Street hotel. Six years later, in 1832, he had saved sufficiently to become a partner . . . Map (db m115905) HM
91 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — The South Church
On State Street (U.S. 1), on the right.
This Greek Revival-style church was dedicated on February 15, 1826. Its architect and construction supervisor was Jonathon Folsom, a master builder. The exterior granite was quarried in Rockport, Massachusetts, transported to Portsmouth by water, . . . Map (db m96778) HM
92 New Jersey, Hunterdon County, Baptistown — Old Stone Church
On Kingwood Road (County Route 519) at Oak Summit Road on Kingwood Road.
Now owned by Unitarian-Universalist congregation. Present church was built in 1837.Map (db m16592) HM
93 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — Universalist
On Exchange Street, on the left when traveling south.
First society formed 1838 church erected this square facing Exchange St. in 1846, burned c. 1867Map (db m93290) HM
94 New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — White Store Church
On New York State Route 8 at White Stone Road on State Route 8.
Built 1820 by Baptists, Methodists, and Universalists. Church in original form except pulpit lowered in 1863.Map (db m93551) HM
95 New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Downtown — First Unitarian Congregational Society Building
On Franklin Street at West Eagle Street, on the right when traveling south on Franklin Street.
This building was erected in 1833 by the First Unitarian Congregational Society of Buffalo which worshipped here until 1880. Abraham Lincoln in February 1861, attended church services here and sat in the pew of his host Millard Fillmore.Map (db m92879) HM
96 New York, Erie County, Springville — 1992 The New York State Convention of Universalists
On North Buffalo Street (County Route 181) 0.1 miles north of West Main Street (New York State Route 39), on the right when traveling north.
1992 The New York State Convention of Universalists has donated the land and buildings on this site to the Town of Concord for use as a public library or for other municipal purposes of benefit to its citizens. This site was the home of the First . . . Map (db m80702) HM
97 New York, Erie County, Springville — ConcordWestern New York Southtowns Scenic Byway — Godard Town Hall —
On Franklin Street at Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling east on Franklin Street.
Godard Town Hall was gifted to the Town of Concord by local benefactress Calista Goddard in 1902, to be utilized for an opera house and office space. With the gift came the promise from the Town that the building always be for public use. The . . . Map (db m80750) HM
98 New York, Herkimer County, Salisbury — Bell Purchased 7 May 1831
On Southern Adirondack Trail (New York State Route 29) at Military Road, on the left when traveling west on Southern Adirondack Trail.
Bell purchased 7 May 1831 by the Baptist and Universalist Societies of Salisbury for the church erected in 1831 and occupied principally by the American Baptists. The church stood across the highway from 1831-1946 on the site of the present . . . Map (db m137089) HM
99 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights — Church of the SaviourFirst Unitarian Church Brooklyn
On Pierrepont Street at Monroe Place on Pierrepont Street.
This church, designed in gothic revival style by Minard Lafever, was dedicated in 1844. It is the home of the oldest Unitarian society in Brooklyn, organized in 1833. During the 1890's, new windows, the work of Louis C. Tiffany, were installed.Map (db m33726) HM
100 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Rochester Women's Rights ConventionAugust 2nd, 1848
On Fitzhugh Street, 0.1 miles south of Allen Street, on the right when traveling south.
In the First Unitarian Church adjacent to this site, two weeks after the First Woman's Rights Convention as Seneca Falls Here for the first time in history, a woman was elected to preside over a public convention. Abigail Bush. . . . Map (db m170350) HM

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