Posted in Vermont Attractions, Sights & Landmarks May 23, 2020 by

These 17 Churches In Vermont Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless

When people picture Vermont, they see the covered bridges, the mountains, and the foliage.  But let’s talk architecture for a moment. There are some churches in Vermont that are both historic and amazing (and sometimes simplistic) in their design.  No matter what your beliefs are, these churches in Vermont certainly make a statement.  Let’s explore, shall we?

1. St. Mary Star of the Sea
Flickr/jay parker
191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855, USA
Flickr/Jay Parker
This impressive church can be found high upon a hill in Newport.
2. First United Methodist Church of Burlington.
Flickr/Jay Parker
This masterpiece is located in downtown Burlington and is worth passing by to witness the architectural design.
21 Buell St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
3. A cold view of the Round Church in Richmond.
Flickr/Jay Parker
Round churches are always eye-catching.
4. Methodist Episcopal Church in Stannard.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
This simple and stately building was built in 1888 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Stannard Mountain Road, Stannard Mountain Rd, Greensboro, VT, USA
5. Eye popping foliage out in front.
Flickr/Christopher Chan
This stunner is in the gorgeous little town of Newfane.
05345, Newfane, VT 05345, USA
6. Church of St. Thomas in Underhill, Vermont
Flickr/Doug Kerr
This beautiful brick church can be found in Underhill center.
6 Green St, Underhill, VT 05489, USA
7. United Church of Christ Church in Cabot.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Naturally, this church is located on Faith Street.
2 Cabot Plains Rd, Cabot, VT 05647, USA
8. Mead Memorial Chapel
Flickr/Bosc d'Anjou
Built in 1916 at Middlebury College. The Georgian-inspired interior reflects the original Calvinist character of Middlebury.
75 Hepburn Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
9. Second Congregational Church of Hyde Park
Flickr/Jared and Corin
Across the street from this beauty is the gorgeous Hyde Park Opera House.
10. Old church on the town green.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
This structure is showing its age in Pittsfield.
Vermont Route 100, Vermont Rte 100, Pittsfield, VT, USA
11. United Church of South Royalton
Flickr/Jasperdo
Prominantly positioned on the Village Green, the United Church of South Royalton (1889) is impressive.
67 S Windsor St, South Royalton, VT 05068, USA
12. Old Chapel at Middlebury College on Old Stone Row.
Flickr/Don Shall
9 Old Chapel Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Old Chapel tower detail
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Old Stone Row is composed of three buildings that formed the original Middlebury campus, an historic complex still used today. This church was built in 1836.
Hepburn Hall, 121 Hepburn Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
13. St. Luke's in Chester
Flickr/Doug Kerr
A nice example of a Victorian church in downtown Chester.
313 Main St, Chester, VT 05143, USA
14. West Glover Congregational Church in the Northeast Kingdom
Flickr/Doug Kerr
This quaint church in Glover was pictured in the middle of a rummage sale.
15. Trinity Episcopal Church in Shelburne.
Flickr/Don Shall
5171 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482, USA
Flickr/Don Shall
Trinity is one of the few parishes in northern Vermont whose origins go back to the 18th century. The earliest known Episcopal services took place in Shelburne in 1790.
16. Methodist Episcopal Church of Winooski
Flickr/Don Shall
Built in 1918, a gorgeous view of the stained glass from the inside.
Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W Allen St, Winooski, VT 05404, USA
17. St Dominic Catholic Church in Proctor.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Simple and quietly elegant.
45 South St, Proctor, VT 05765, USA

Which Vermont churches do you find most compelling?  Were there any chapels in Vermont we left out of this list that you would like to see featured? Let us know by dropping a comment below.

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