Main Street Building, United Church of Ovid | |
Location | 222 N. Main St., Ovid, Michigan |
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Coordinates | 43°00′26″N84°22′17″W / 43.0072°N 84.3714°W Coordinates: 43°00′26″N84°22′17″W / 43.0072°N 84.3714°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1872 |
Built by | George Fox |
Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 72000607 [1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | January 13, 1972 |
Designated MSHS | April 23, 1971 [2] |
The First Congregational Church of Ovid is a religious building in Ovid, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971 [2] and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. [1] Registered Site #: Local Site #0114
In 1871, 22 people began Ovid's First Congregational Church with minister Reverend William Mulder. [2] The next year, the congregation hired master carpenter George Fox to construct this building at the corner of High and Park Streets. In 1876, a bell was installed in the belfry. In 1899, with a growing congregation, the structure was moved to its current location and enlarged, [2] adding a basement and two porticoes. [3] In 1843, the Congregational and Methodist churches merged, using both buildings until 1972. [2] In 1979, this church became a private residence.[ citation needed ]
The First Congregational Church of Ovid is a frame Gothic Revival structure, [2] in a modified T-plan. [3] The original section measures 34 feet (10 m) by 58 feet (18 m); later additions increase the size. It has a gable roof and clapboard-covered walls with pilaster strips at the corners. [3] The 75 feet (23 m) tall, three-stage two-story square tower topped with an octagonal belfry contains unique decorative touches. [2] [3] Gothic elements include tall, narrow arch-top windows and a rose window.
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