United Congregational Church, Newport

Name: United Congregational Church
Address: 73 Pelham St, Newport, 02840-3113, United States
Telephone: +1 401-619-5109

#39 among attractions in Newport

Church, Romanesque architecture

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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. 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. ()

Built: 1857 (167 years ago)Coordinates: 41°29'12"N, 71°18'48"W

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73 Pelham StDowntown NewportNewport 02840-3113 United States

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+1 401-619-5109

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

Nearby attractions include: Newport Casino, Colony House, Cardines Field, Trinity Church.

~1880 ftSE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
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~260 ftN
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~1080 ftN
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~1170 ftN
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~1150 ftE
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Which popular attractions are close to United Congregational Church?

Nearby attractions include Trinity Church, Newport (2 min walk), Arnold Burying Ground, Newport (3 min walk), Thames Street, Newport (3 min walk), Shiloh Church, Newport (5 min walk).

How to get to United Congregational Church by public transport?

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Newport Gateway Center Stop C • Lines: 60 (11 min walk)
Newport Gateway Center Stop D • Lines: 14 (11 min walk)