Independent Congregational Church
Historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
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The Independent Congregational Church, also known as the Unitarian Church of Meadville, is an historic Congregational church which is located at 346 Chestnut Street in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
Location346 Chestnut St., Meadville, Pennsylvania
Coordinates41°38′14″N 80°9′1″W
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1835-1836
Independent Congregational Church | |
Independent Congregational Church, 1936 | |
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| Location | 346 Chestnut St., Meadville, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 41°38′14″N 80°9′1″W |
| Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
| Built | 1835-1836 |
| Architect | Derby, Edward; Cullum, Capt., George W. |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002381[1] |
| Added to NRHP | March 8, 1978 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]
History and architectural features
Built between 1835 and 1836, this historic structure is a large, squarish, red brick building with a portico with Doric order columns supporting a pediment. A Greek Revival-style building, this church was designed by Gen. George Washington Cullum (1809-1892), who also designed Fort Sumter. The congregation was a supporter of the Meadville Theological School.[2]
