Richmond’s Round Church ~ A National Historic Landmark
This unique 16-sided structure was built more than 200 years ago to serve as a joint house of worship and community meeting hall.
Photo by Eddie Habeck III
1812-1814 - church built by Richmond resident William Rhodes
1880s - last worship services held here
1972 - last Town Meeting here
1974 - added to National Register of Historic Places
1976 - Richmond Historical Society assumes management of the site.
1996 -Round Church declared a National Historic Landmark
2013 - The RHS holds a year-long, community-wide Round Church Bicentennial Celebration
The Round Church began service in 1813 as the Town Hall and a place of worship for five Protestant congregations. For decades, Richmond residents gathered here to conduct community business, both secular and sacred.
Over the years, the building’s role changed, as church services and Town Meetings moved to new locations. Transportation improvements brought visitors to the site, who marveled at its unique shape and history.
Today the Round Church is maintained by the Richmond Historical Society. It is open to the public in the summer and fall. It continues to serve as a community gathering place - a place for weddings, concerts and other events.
