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The West Parish of Salisbury, Massachusetts, and the Rocky Hill Meetinghouse

Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

Date

1966

GUSN

GUSN-169760

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Description

In 1793, Salisbury, Mass., was divided into two parishes, with the West Parish meeting at Rocky Hill Meetinghouse. But that church became a shell, despite the best efforts of parishioners. Charles I. Pettingell looks at the West Parish and its ultimate demise.

Details

Additional Identification Number

Article ID 141

Collection Code

SC001

Collection Name

Old-Time New England

Reference Code

SC001.1966.057.206.001

Abstract

In 1793, Salisbury, Mass., was divided into two parishes, with the West Parish meeting at Rocky Hill Meetinghouse. But that church became a shell, despite the best efforts of parishioners. Charles I. Pettingell looks at the West Parish and its ultimate demise.

Date Notes

Volume 57, Number 206 (Fall, 1966)

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Record Details

Originator

Charles I. Pettingell (Author)

Publications Referencing This Collection

(1966). Old Time New England. Boston, Mass.: Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

Description Level

Item

Place of Publication

Boston, Mass.

Publisher

Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

Publisher Series

Old Time New England

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