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

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

4.5 miNE
Sport complex, Hockey, Sport venue
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Hiking, Hiking trail
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History museum, Museum
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Shingle style architecture, Forts and castles
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Park, Shingle style architecture
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