National Register of Historic Places

United Congregational Church

United Congregational Church is a historic place in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 19, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000027.

Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandListed November 19, 1971NRIS #71000027★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is United Congregational Church?

The United Congregational Church is a historic former church building in Newport, Rhode Island. The congregation was formerly affiliated with the United Church of Christ (UCC). Built in 1857, the church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012, in recognition for the unique interior decorations executed in 1880–81 by John La Farge.

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Listing details

Name
United Congregational Church
City
Newport
County
Newport County
Listed on the National Register
November 19, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000027
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.48576, -71.31259
When was United Congregational Church listed on the National Register?

United Congregational Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 19, 1971.

Where is United Congregational Church located?

United Congregational Church is located in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.48576, -71.31259. See the map above.

Is United Congregational Church a National Historic Landmark?

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