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Old North Church

Old North Church is a historic place in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000776.

Boston, Suffolk County, MassachusettsListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000776★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Old North Church?

Old North Church is an Episcopal church on Salem Street in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The church, built in 1723, is the oldest standing church in the city. Old North Church is notable for its role in Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775, when two lanterns in the steeple were illuminated, alerting Patriots of British military movements amid the American Revolutionary War. The congregation continues to host services there, while the secular nonprofit Old North Illuminated oversees tourism and preservation efforts. One of the landmarks on Boston's Freedom Trail, the Old North Church is designated a National Historic Landmark and a Boston Landmark, and it is part of the Boston National Historical Park.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Old North Church
City
Boston
County
Suffolk County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000776
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.36631, -71.05438
When was Old North Church listed on the National Register?

Old North Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Old North Church located?

Old North Church is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.36631, -71.05438. See the map above.

Is Old North Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old North Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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