Second Baptist Church
National Register of Historic Places

Second Baptist Church

Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York
Listed
January 20, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
72000836

About this property

The Second Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, is located at the corner of Vassar and Mill streets. It is a wooden building from the late 1830s in the Greek Revival architectural style, the only remaining church in the city in that style. A number of congregations have used the building since it was first erected. It was even a synagogue at one point, possibly leading to the nickname Vassar Temple, since it was built on land originally owned by Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College. In 1972 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and later became a contributing property to the Mill Street-North Clover Street Historic District.

Location

36 Vassar St.
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York
41.70643, -73.93107

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When was Second Baptist Church listed on the National Register?

Second Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Second Baptist Church?

Second Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Second Baptist Church?

The period of significance for Second Baptist Church is recorded as the civil_war era.

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