Round Church

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The Round Church, Richmond, Vermont

Built in 1813, the Old Round Church originally served as the town meeting hall and a place to worship for five Protestant denominations in Richmond, Vermont.  I’m not sure if it’s the only 16 sided church in the country, but its uniqueness led to a listing on the National Register.  By 1880, the church was turned over to the town of Richmond and has been used for town meetings  community events and weddings ever since.  It’s now looked after by the Richmond Historical Society.

Another church down the same road is the Universalist Unitarian Church.  This building was completed in 1897 and served as a church until 1956.  Then it served as part of a school and now is used as the town’s library.

Universalist Unitarian Church, Richmond, Vermont

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