Independent Congregational Church

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Independent Congregational Church
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Independent Congregational Church, 1936
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Location346 Chestnut St., Meadville, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 41°38′14″N80°9′1″W / 41.63722°N 80.15028°W / 41.63722; -80.15028
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1835-1836
ArchitectDerby, Edward; Cullum, Capt., George W.
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No. 78002381 [1]
Added to NRHPMarch 8, 1978

The Independent Congregational Church, also known as the Unitarian Church of Meadville, is an historic Congregational church which is located at 346 Chestnut Street in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.

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It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. [1]

History and architectural features

Built between 1835 and 1836, this historic structure is a large, squarish, red brick building with a portico with Doric order columns supporting a pediment. A Greek Revival-style building, this church was designed by Gen. George Washington Cullum (1809-1892), who also designed Fort Sumter. [2]

The congregation was a supporter of the Meadville Theological School. [2]

This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-08-18.Note: This includes Mrs. Anne Stewart and William K. Watson (August 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Independent Congregational Church" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-08-18.