About this property
The First Church of Woburn, formerly the First Congregational Church in Woburn, is a historic nondenominational Christian church at 322 Main Street in Woburn, Massachusetts. The congregation, established in 1642, is one of the oldest in the United States, and its church building (the sixth for the congregation) is a local landmark. The Italianate-style church was built in 1860, and its 196-foot (60 m) steeple is believed to be the tallest wooden steeple in North America.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 91001898. It was listed on January 6, 1992.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was First Congregational Church in Woburn listed on the National Register?
First Congregational Church in Woburn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1992.
What type of historic resource is First Congregational Church in Woburn?
First Congregational Church in Woburn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Congregational Church in Woburn?
The period of significance for First Congregational Church in Woburn is recorded as the colonial era.
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