West Charlton United Presbyterian Church

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West Charlton United Presbyterian Church
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Location1331 Sacandaga Rd., West Charlton, New York
Coordinates 42°58′22″N74°1′50″W / 42.97278°N 74.03056°W / 42.97278; -74.03056 Coordinates: 42°58′22″N74°1′50″W / 42.97278°N 74.03056°W / 42.97278; -74.03056
Area2.1 acres (0.85 ha)
Builtc1880
ArchitectNichols, Charles C.; Hall Bros.
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No. 98000127 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 20, 1998

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church, also known as "Scotch Church," is a historic Presbyterian church at 1331 Sacandaga Road in West Charlton, Saratoga County, New York. It was built about 1880 and is a rectangular, wood-frame building in the Late Victorian style. It features engaged corner towers and a polygonal chapel added in 1904. The north tower supports a louvered belfry topped by a tall spire. The church was founded by immigrants from Scotland. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Raymond W. Smith (December 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: West Charlton United Presbyterian Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2010-12-12.See also: "Accompanying seven photos".