National Historic Landmark

United First Parish Church (Unitarian) of Quincy

Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Listed
December 29, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000734

About this property

United First Parish Church is an American Unitarian Universalist congregation in Quincy, Massachusetts, established as the parish church of Quincy in 1639. The current building was constructed in 1828 by Boston stonecutter Abner Joy to designs by Alexander Parris. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on December 30, 1970, for its association with the Adams family, who funded its construction; four members of the family are buried there. United First Parish Church is called the Church of the Presidents because two American Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, attended the church along with their wives, Abigail Adams and Louisa Catherine Adams. All four are buried beneath the church in a family crypt. Pew number 54, used by John Quincy Adams and his family, is marked with a plaque and ribbon on the side.

Location

1266 Hancock St.
Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
42.25107, -71.00298

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Sources

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When was United First Parish Church (Unitarian) of Quincy listed on the National Register?

United First Parish Church (Unitarian) of Quincy was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 29, 1970.

What type of historic resource is United First Parish Church (Unitarian) of Quincy?

United First Parish Church (Unitarian) of Quincy is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is United First Parish Church (Unitarian) of Quincy a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. United First Parish Church (Unitarian) of Quincy has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for United First Parish Church (Unitarian) of Quincy?

The period of significance for United First Parish Church (Unitarian) of Quincy is recorded as the industrial era.

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