First Congregational Church and Meetinghouse
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| Location | Near jct. of VT 30 and VT 35, Townshend, Vermont |
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| Coordinates | 43°2′49″N 72°40′10″W / 43.04694°N 72.66944°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1790 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Greek Revival |
| MPS | Religious Buildings, Sites and Structures in Vermont MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 02001344[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 15, 2002 |
The First Congregational Church and Meetinghouse, also known as the Church of Christ and the Townshend Church, is a historic church at 34 Common Road in Townshend, Vermont. Built in 1790 and restyled in 1840, it is one of the oldest church buildings in continuous use in the state. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002;[1] the congregation was established in 1777, and is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.
