Ridgebury Congregational Church, Ridgefield

Name: Ridgebury Congregational Church
Address: 605 Ridgebury Rd, Ridgefield, 06877-1111, United States
Telephone: +1 203-748-2806

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The Ridgebury Congregational Church is a historic church in the Ridgebury section of Ridgefield, Connecticut. Founded in 1760, it is a member church of the United Church of Christ. It is a small wood frame Greek Revival structure, built about 1851 on an older foundation. Its main facade has a single centered entrance, flanked by tall windows. The entry is framed by pilasters and an entablature with cornice. The building's corners are also pilastered, with an entablature extending around the building below the roof line. A two-stage square tower rises above the entrance, topped with a parapet and pinnacles at the corners. ()

Built: 1851 (173 years ago)Coordinates: 41°21'39"N, 73°31'30"W

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605 Ridgebury RdRidgefield 06877-1111 United States

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+1 203-748-2806

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Nearby attractions include: Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury Fair, Ives Trail, Danbury Museum & Historical Society.

4.5 miNE
Sport complex, Hockey, Sport venue
Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury
116 min walk • The Danbury Ice Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Danbury, Connecticut, that can seat about 3,000. It was built in 1999 with renovation and expansion in 2004. The Danbury Arena was the home of the Danbury Trashers of the United Hockey League from 2004 to 2006, and the New England Stars of the North Eastern Hockey League in 2006–07.
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Danbury Fair, Danbury
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3.2 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Ives Trail, Wooster Mountain State Park
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4.5 miNE
History museum, Museum
Danbury Museum & Historical Society, Danbury
116 min walk • The Danbury Museum and Historical Society is a private museum located in Danbury, Connecticut, the purpose of which is to acquire, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the heritage of the greater Danbury area for education, information, and research. The main campus of the museum is located on 43 Main Street.
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Richter Park Golf Course, Danbury
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Shingle style architecture, Forts and castles
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Church of St. Peter, Danbury
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3.8 miE
Park, Shingle style architecture
Tarrywile Park, Danbury
98 min walk • Tarrywile Park is a large municipal park in the city of Danbury, Connecticut. The park consists of 722 acres of rolling hills with woodlands, fields, and ponds. It also includes the Tarrywile Mansion, probably the finest Shingle Style house in the city.
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St. Joseph Church, Danbury
113 min walk • St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic church in Danbury, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
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Ridgebury Congregational Church, Ridgefield

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Ridgebury Congregational Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)