First Congregational Church of East Haven

First Congregational Church of East Haven
Location 251 Main St., East Haven, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°16′41″N 72°52′19″W / 41.27806°N 72.87194°W / 41.27806; -72.87194Coordinates: 41°16′41″N 72°52′19″W / 41.27806°N 72.87194°W / 41.27806; -72.87194
Area 2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built 1774
Architect Lancraft,George
NRHP Reference # 82004349[1]
Added to NRHP March 25, 1982

The First Congregational Church of East Haven (also known as Old Stone Church) is a historic church at 251 Main Street in East Haven, Connecticut. It is a red sandstone structure, 2-1/2 stories in height, set on a large grassy lot overlooking the town center. It was built in 1772-74 by George Lancraft, a local builder, and is one of Connecticut's few surviving pre-Revolutionary churches. Its design follows the pattern of the period, with the main entrance on the long side, with the tower at one of the short gable ends.[2]

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "NRHP nomination for First Congregational Church of East Haven" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-01-21.


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