Asbury United Methodist Church (Chesterfield, New Hampshire)

Asbury United Methodist Church
Location NH 63, Chesterfield, New Hampshire
Coordinates 42°53′17″N 72°28′14″W / 42.88806°N 72.47056°W / 42.88806; -72.47056Coordinates: 42°53′17″N 72°28′14″W / 42.88806°N 72.47056°W / 42.88806; -72.47056
Area less than one acre
Built 1844
Built by Coolidge, Oscar C.
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 83004009[1]
Added to NRHP December 21, 1983

The Asbury United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist Church building on NH 63 in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. It has been termed the "mother church of Methodism in New Hampshire".[2]:see plaque in photos It is a 1-1/2 story wood frame structure, rectangular in shape, with a gable roof, and a tower rising from its front (northwestern) facade. The main facade is divided into three bays by four pilasters, with entrances on the two outer bays and a window in the center. An uncovered porch extends across the facade, with a latticework railing and a broad centered stair. The tower is a two-stage square structure, the lower stage with corner pilasters, and the upper (which houses the belfry) with paired pilasters matching those on the facade.[2]

It was built in 1844 by contractor Oscar C. Coolidge.[2]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 Carol J. Waseleski (May 10, 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Asbury United Methodist Church" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying five photos from 1983


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