Union Church
Also known as The Christian Church in the Town of Portsmouth
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About Union Church
Union Church, at Union St. and E. Main Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 13, 1974. It was among the first 3 of Portsmouth’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its military, architecture and religion, at the state level.
What it isHistoric church in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 51 MB · National Archives↗1865 to today
- 1865Built
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Finding Union Church
Union St. and E. Main Rd., Portsmouth
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Union Church
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Union Church
Is Union Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 13, 1974 (Register number 74000045).
Is Union Church a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Battle of Rhode Island Site, 2.9 miles away.
Can you visit Union Church?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Union Church?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 51 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41375131 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.