Trinity Methodist Church (Beacon, New York)

Trinity Methodist Church
Location 8 Mattie Cooper Square, Beacon, New York
Coordinates 41°30′28.84″N 73°58′23.28″W / 41.5080111°N 73.9731333°W / 41.5080111; -73.9731333Coordinates: 41°30′28.84″N 73°58′23.28″W / 41.5080111°N 73.9731333°W / 41.5080111; -73.9731333
Area 0.9 acres (0.36 ha)
NRHP Reference # 09001227[1]
Added to NRHP January 12, 2010

Trinity Methodist Church, after 1972 known as the Springfield Baptist Church, is a historic Methodist church in Beacon in Dutchess County, New York. It was originally constructed about 1849 as the Associate Presbyterian Church. It was expanded and improved in 1864, 1887, 1891, and 1895. The church consists of a large nave with a steeply pitched gable roof. The main facade features an offset multi-stage bell tower with spire.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1]

Springfield Baptist Church Beacon tower

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 1/11/10 THROUGH 1/15/10. National Park Service. 2010-01-22.
  2. William E. Krattinger (July 2009). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Trinity Methodist Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-10-31. See also: "Accompanying eight photos".


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