First Congregational Church of Buxton

ME 112, Buxton, Maine. County/parish: York.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places June 22, 1980. NRIS 80000259.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • Tory Hill Meeting House

From Wikipedia:

First Congregational Church of Buxton

The First Congregational Church of Buxton, also known locally as the Tory Hill Meetinghouse, is a historic church on ME 112 in Buxton, Maine. Built in 1822, it is an example of Federal period architecture, having had only modest alterations since its construction.

It is also notable for its association with the local author Kate Douglas Wiggin, serving as her inspiration for The Old Peabody Pew, a play that is now regularly performed at the church.

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

The congregation is associated with the United Church of Christ; its current pastor is Allison Flaherty.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/88687697

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