In 1853 the Stockton Springs Community Church had a humble beginning, but has nonetheless remained a significant landmark in our community and beyond. In 1985 the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The church didn't actually get its steeple until 7 years after its initial construction. Despite regular maintenance, the steeple eventually fell victim to dry rot, necessitating its removal in 2008. The steeple has been completely removed and we are well on our way to reaching the total funds needed to reconstruct a new steeple that will last another generation and longer. Hopefully it will not take another 7 years to place the steeple this time around!
The National Register of Historical Places:
Stockton Springs Community Church
Originally known as Stockton Springs Universalist Church
ME 3 and US 1, Stockton Springs
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Biather, Alfred, Rendell, S.A.
Architectural Style: Italianate, Greek Revival
Area of Significance: Art
Period of Significance: 1850 - 1874
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Religion
Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
Current Function: Religion
Current Sub-function: Religious Structure
Our History
1853
Church was built
1860
Steeple added to the church
1950s
Repairs made to steeple after being struck by lightning
June 20, 1985
Added to the National Register of Historic Places
August 18, 2008
Steeplejacks Mid-Maine Restoration of Boothbay Harbor begin removal of the damaged steeple
September 2008
Community efforts and contributions begin raising money for the Save Our Steeple Fund
April 2010
Half-way goal of $50,000 reached in contributions for the Save Our Steeple Fund