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Round Church

Round Church is a historic place in Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74000355.

Richmond, Chittenden County, VermontListed June 20, 1974NRIS #74000355★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Round Church?

The Round Church, also known as the Old Round Church, is a historic church on Round Church Road in Richmond, Vermont. Built in 1812–1813, it is an extraordinarily rare, well-preserved example of a sixteen-sided meeting house and former church, likely the only remaining example of its kind in North America. The round church's uniqueness is highlighted by the fact that the only other known historic sixteen-sided building used as a meeting place in the Northeastern United States is Union College's Nott Memorial. It was built to serve as the meeting place for the town as well as five Protestant congregations. Today, it is maintained by the Richmond Historical Society and is open to the public during the summer and early fall. It is also available for weddings and other events, with the church's shape being a novelty that attracts married couples who desire a one-of-a-kind venue for their celebrations. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1996 for the rarity of its form and its exceptional state of preservation.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Round Church
City
Richmond
County
Chittenden County
State
Vermont
Listed on the National Register
June 20, 1974
NRIS reference number
74000355
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
44.39906, -72.99920
When was Round Church listed on the National Register?

Round Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1974.

Where is Round Church located?

Round Church is located in Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont at approximately 44.39906, -72.99920. See the map above.

Is Round Church a National Historic Landmark?

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

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