National Historic Landmark

Rockingham Meetinghouse

Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont
Listed
September 9, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000232

About this property

The Rockingham Meeting House, also known as Old North Meeting House and First Church in Rockingham, is a historic civic and religious building on Meeting House Road in Rockingham, Vermont, United States. The Meeting House was built between 1787 and 1801 and was originally used for both Congregational church meetings as well as civic and governmental meetings. Church services ceased in 1839 but town meetings continued to be held in it until 1869. It was restored in 1906 and has been preserved. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000 as an exceptionally well-preserved "second period" colonial-style meeting house. The building, owned by the town, is available for weddings and other events under rules established by the town.

Location

Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont
43.18763, -72.48611

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Rockingham Village Historic District
Industrial
0.2 mi
Williams River Route 5 Bridge
Industrial
1.4 mi
Parker Hill Rural Historic District
Listed
2.9 mi
Worrall Covered Bridge
Civil War
3 mi
Saxtons River Village Historic District
Listed
3.5 mi

Nearby Battles

King George's War – Fort Number Four Siege 1747
1747Colonial
4.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Rockingham Meetinghouse listed on the National Register?

Rockingham Meetinghouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Rockingham Meetinghouse?

Rockingham Meetinghouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Rockingham Meetinghouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rockingham Meetinghouse 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 Rockingham Meetinghouse?

The period of significance for Rockingham Meetinghouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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