Abington Congregational Church, Colonial church in Hampton, US.
Abington Congregational Church is a Greek Revival church building in Hampton with Doric pilasters, a gabled roof, and a distinctive round window at its center. The three-bay design characterizes the main structure, which sits alongside the Tracy House fellowship hall used for community events.
The Abington Ecclesiastical Society was established in 1749 by the Connecticut General Assembly, drawing sixty-three members from the nearby Pomfret Church. The congregation grew into a permanent religious center for the developing settlement in the area.
The church serves as a gathering place for the community, hosting weekly services and monthly communion celebrations that remain central to local life. Families from the area continue to participate in these regular worship traditions.
The church sits along Connecticut Route 97, making it easily accessible by car. Visitors can explore the adjacent cemeteries on foot and should note that the Tracy House fellowship hall can be reserved for private events.
The Old Cemetery next to the church holds graves of 82 American Revolutionary War soldiers. A separate newer burial ground nearby contains Civil War markers and remains in active use for interments today.
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