National Historic Landmark

Round Church

Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont
Listed
June 19, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000355

About this property

The Round Church, also known as the Old Round Church, is a historic church on Round Church Road in Richmond, Vermont. Built in 1812–1813, it is an extraordinarily rare, well-preserved example of a sixteen-sided meeting house and former church, likely the only remaining example of its kind in North America. The round church's uniqueness is highlighted by the fact that the only other known historic sixteen-sided building used as a meeting place in the Northeastern United States is Union College's Nott Memorial. It was built to serve as the meeting place for the town as well as five Protestant congregations. Today, it is maintained by the Richmond Historical Society and is open to the public during the summer and early fall. It is also available for weddings and other events, with the church's shape being a novelty that attracts married couples who desire a one-of-a-kind venue for their celebrations. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1996 for the rarity of its form and its exceptional state of preservation.

Location

Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont
44.39906, -72.99920

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Round Church listed on the National Register?

Round Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Round Church?

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

Is Round Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Round Church 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 Round Church?

The period of significance for Round Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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