About this property
The First Parish Church of Groton is a historic church building at 1 Powderhouse Road in Groton, Massachusetts. It was built in 1754-55 and restyled in 1839 for a congregation whose history dates to the founding of the community in the 17th century. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.
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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 100005275. It was listed on March 16, 2021.
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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 Parish Church of Groton listed on the National Register?
First Parish Church of Groton was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 2021.
What type of historic resource is First Parish Church of Groton?
First Parish Church of Groton is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Parish Church of Groton?
The period of significance for First Parish Church of Groton is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1754.
Can I research the history near First Parish Church of Groton?
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