United First Parish Church, Quincy

Name: United First Parish Church
Address: 1306 Hancock St, Quincy, 02169-5112, United States
Telephone: +1 617-773-1290

#2 among attractions in Quincy

Top attraction, Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

United First Parish Church is a Unitarian Universalist congregation in Quincy, Massachusetts, established as the parish church of Quincy in 1639. The current building was constructed in 1828 by noted Boston stonecutter Abner Joy to designs by Alexander Parris. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark on December 30, 1970, for its association with the Adams family, who funded its construction and whose most significant members are interred here. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1828 (196 years ago)Coordinates: 42°15'4"N, 71°0'10"W

Address

1306 Hancock StQuincy (Quincy Center)Quincy 02169-5112 United States

Contact

+1 617-773-1290

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Hancock Cemetery, Quincy Historical Society, Thomas Crane Public Library, Quincy City Hall.

~380 ftSW
Historical place, Cemetery
Hancock Cemetery, Quincy
2 min walk • Hancock Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Hancock Street in Quincy Square, across the street from the United First Parish Church in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States. It is named after Reverend John Hancock, father of Founding Father John Hancock.
~1270 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Quincy Historical Society, Quincy
7 min walk • The Quincy Historical Society is located at 8 Adams Street in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1893 by Charles Francis Adams, Jr. Dr. Edward Fitzgerald is the executive director. The society occupies the former Adams Academy building.
~510 ftNE
Library, Romanesque revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Thomas Crane Public Library, Quincy
3 min walk • The Thomas Crane Public Library is a city library in Quincy, Massachusetts. It is noted for its architecture. It was funded by the Crane family as a memorial to Thomas Crane, a wealthy stone contractor who got his start in the Quincy quarries.
~390 ftW
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Quincy City Hall, Quincy
2 min walk • Quincy City Hall is the seat of government for the City of Quincy, Massachusetts. The historic town hall building at 1305 Hancock Street in Quincy Center was built in 1844.
~670 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Bethany Congregational Church, Quincy
4 min walk • Bethany Congregational Church is a historic Congregational church building at 18 Spear Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. The Gothic Revival building was designed and built in 1927 to a design by J.
~230 ftS
Historical place, National park, Park
Adams National Historical Park, Quincy
2 min walk • The Adams Building is a historic commercial building at 1342–1368 Hancock Street in downtown Quincy, Massachusetts. Built in stages between 1880 and 1890, it is a distinctive example of Jacobethan architecture, and is one of city's oldest commercial buildings.
~1100 ftN
Shingle style architecture
Charles H. Burgess House, Quincy
6 min walk • The Charles H. Burgess House is a historic house at 17 Whitney Road in Quincy, Massachusetts. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built c. 1903 by Charles H. Burgess, a real estate developer and auction-house owner.
~540 ftNE
Colonial revival architecture
Coddington School, Quincy
3 min walk • The Coddington School is a historic school building at 26-44 Coddington Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. Built in 1909, this three-story brick building is the finest Colonial Revival school building in the city. It was designed in late 1907 by Charles A.
~760 ftW
City
Quincy Center, Quincy
4 min walk • Quincy Center is an area of Quincy, Massachusetts, centered along Hancock Street and covering the downtown area of the city.
~1430 ftSW
Shingle style architecture
Herman McIntire House, Quincy
7 min walk • The Herman McIntire House is a historic house at 55 Dixwell Avenue in Quincy, Massachusetts. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house is one of two houses built and lived in by Herman McIntire, a local realtor.
~1050 ftE
Greek Revival architecture
Hardwick House, Quincy
6 min walk • The Hardwick House is a historic house at 59–61 Spear Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built in 1850s, and is one of the city's largest Greek Revival houses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is United First Parish Church open?

United First Parish Church is open:

Monday 9 am - 12 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 12 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm
Thursday 9 am - 12 pm
Friday 9 am - 12 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 9 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to United First Parish Church?

Nearby attractions include Adams Crypt, Quincy (1 min walk), Adams National Historical Park, Quincy (2 min walk), Hancock Cemetery, Quincy (2 min walk), Quincy City Hall, Quincy (2 min walk).

How to get to United First Parish Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to United First Parish Church:

Bus

Quincy Center (4 min walk)
Quincy Center Station - Inbound • Lines: 240-2 inbound, 240-3 inbound (5 min walk)

Metro

Quincy Center • Lines: Red (4 min walk)

Train

Quincy Center (4 min walk)