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First Church of Christ, Congregational
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| Location: | Main Street, Farmington, Connecticut |
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| Built: | 1771 |
| Architect: | Judah Woodruff |
| Architectural style: | Greek Revival |
| Governing body: | First Church Of Christ, Congregational |
| NRHP Reference#: | 75002056 |
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| Added to NRHP: | May 15, 1975[1] |
| Designated NHL: | May 15, 1975[2] |
First Church of Christ, Congregational, in Farmington, Connecticut, is a historic Greek revival church that served the Amistad Africans before their return to Africa.
The First Church of Christ in Farmington was founded in 1652. The present church, the third, originally known as the Meeting House, was built in 1771, designed by Judah Woodruff. The slender steeple on top of the bell tower can be seen for miles. The church is cited as an "excellent example of its architectural style and period".[3]
When the Africans who had participated in the slave revolt on La Amistad were released in 1841, they came to Farmington and stayed with Austin Williams before their return to Africa[4] and attended this church. The Amistad case was important for the abolitionist cause and significant in the history of slavery in the United States.
The church was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975.[2][3] It may possibly be included in the Farmington Historic District.
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