Congregational Church

The Congregational Church was built in 1823.

Now the Christ United Methodist Church, it is located at the southwest corner of Church and Park streets.

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

Three successive buildings have been located on the same site on the south side of Church Street between Main and Allen. The first church was opened about 1824 but burned in 1842.

About 1897

The second building opened in 1843 and was used until 1897 when it was replaced by the present building. The town clock was installed in 1856 at a cost of $212.  It was moved in 1897 to Firemans' Hall.

The third and current St. Matthew's church. (1911 postcard)

Chancel carvings by Charles S. Hall (Top, 1950s, bottom undated)

1952

First Methodist Church

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Before 1934

The Methodist Episcopal Church (later Christ United Methodist Church) was located on the northwest corner of Church and Smith streets. 

First built in 1872, it was severely damaged by fire in March 1934 but was renovated and reopened by October 1934. 

1952

Christmas 1974

Although continuously used up through the late 1980's, it eventually was razed due to structural damage that would have been too costly to repair.

First Baptist Church

About 1900

1930s

1952

The First Baptist Church is located at the northwest corner of Church and William streets.  The sanctuary was built in 1875.  The front entrance and tower were added in 1891.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

1952

St. Patrick's church is located on Grove Street between Walnut and Aurora Streets.  The cornerstone for the current church was laid in 1884.