About this property
The First Parish Unitarian Church, now the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Medfield, is a historic church on North Street in Medfield, Massachusetts. The white clapboarded church was built in 1789, as the third for a congregation established c. 1652.
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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 74000376. It was listed on April 17, 1974.
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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 Unitarian Church listed on the National Register?
First Parish Unitarian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1974.
What type of historic resource is First Parish Unitarian Church?
First Parish Unitarian Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Parish Unitarian Church?
The period of significance for First Parish Unitarian Church is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1652.
Can I research the history near First Parish Unitarian Church?
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