Alloways Creek Friends Meetinghouse, Quaker meeting house in Lower Alloways Creek Township, United States.
Alloways Creek Friends Meetinghouse is a brick structure with Flemish bond patterns and wooden benches that shows Quaker principles of the 1700s. The simple, functional design shows typical North American colonial architecture without ornaments or a bell tower.
The building was constructed in 1756 on land donated by William Hancock and replaced an earlier meeting place from 1685. A second story was added in 1784 and shows changes made during the colonial period.
The building reflects Quaker principles focused on simplicity and community gathering. Visitors notice the plain interior that shows how this religious group valued direct connections without decoration or ornament.
The site sits in a quiet area of Lower Alloways Creek Township and is accessible by road. Visitors should know this is a historic location best viewed from outside, and it is wise to check ahead about access and visiting conditions.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 and is valued for its rare preservation of the original Flemish bond pattern. This masonry technique was time consuming and shows the craft of colonial builders.
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