National Register of Historic Places

First Baptist Church, Former

Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine
Listed
June 20, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91000770

About this property

The Former First Baptist Church is a historic church building at 37 Main Street in Skowhegan, Maine. Built in 1842-44, this Greek Revival brick building is one of the few works attributable to a local master builder, Joseph Bigelow. It was used as a church until 1919, after which it was used as a community center, and then a VFW hall until 2009. It is (as of 2013) vacant, with plans to establish a performance and meeting venue; it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Location

Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine
44.76039, -69.71703

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Norridgewock Massacre — Father Rale Killed (Aug 23 1724)
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When was First Baptist Church, Former listed on the National Register?

First Baptist Church, Former was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1991.

What type of historic resource is First Baptist Church, Former?

First Baptist Church, Former is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for First Baptist Church, Former?

The period of significance for First Baptist Church, Former is recorded as the industrial era.

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