Round Church
Round Church is a building in Richmond, Vermont, listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1974.
Plan your visit
- Access
- Open to visitors
Source: Richmond Historical Society: https://www.richmondvthistory.org/visitor-info · last verified November 1, 2026 - Hours and tours
- Late May through October, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., subject to volunteer availability (from the official site, verified November 1, 2026; check before you go)
- Admission
- Free
- Location
- Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont
- Official website
- See the official website
- Directions
- Get directions
National Register listing does not mean a place is open to the public. Parking and accessibility are shown only when verified.
History
The Round Church, also known as the Old Round Church, is a historic church on Round Church Road in Richmond, Vermont. Built in 1812–1813, it is an extraordinarily rare, well-preserved example of a sixteen-sided meeting house and former church, likely the only remaining example of its kind in North America. The round church's uniqueness is highlighted by the fact that the only other known historic sixteen-sided building used as a meeting place in the Northeastern United States is Union College's Nott Memorial. It was built to serve as the meeting place for the town as well as five Protestant congregations. Today, it is maintained by the Richmond Historical Society and is open to the public during the summer and early fall. It is also available for weddings and other events, with the church's shape being a novelty that attracts married couples who desire a one-of-a-kind venue for their celebrations. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1996 for the rarity of its form and its exceptional state of preservation.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. The official nomination form is linked under Sources.
Other listings in Richmond
- Bates, Martin M., Farmstead District · listed 1991
- Gray Rocks District · listed 1996
- Richmond Congregational Church Building · listed 2001
- Richmond Underwear Company Building Building · listed 1992
- Whitcomb, M. S., Farm District · listed 1993
- Winooski River Bridge Structure · listed 1990
Nearby historic places
- Holmes Creek Covered Bridge Charlotte, VT · about 15 mi