The First Congregational Church of Middletown,

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, United States is one of the most visible landmarks of that city's downtown skyline. Its spire rises higher than any other church or structure in the central neighborhoods of the city. Constructed in 1872, this is the third church built by this congregation. ''Note:'' This includes an
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/ref> The congregation was established in 1785, after the American Revolutionary War, by migrants who came from New England. The first church was built before residents had even named their settlement of houses and farms. It has been argued that the formation of the church at that time marks the beginning of Middletown's existence as a village. For 40 years it was the only church in the area. The current

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building was designed by architect Isaac G. Perry and reflects the ambitions of the prosperous residents of the town of that period.

Gallery

File:First Congregational Church Middletown NY Historical Marker Jun 11.jpg, First Congregational Church Historical Marker, June 2011

References

External links

Church website
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