The 1843 Methodist Church of Isle La Motte

The United Methodist Church of Isle La Motte stands at 67 Church Street in Isle La Motte, Vermont. Built in 1843 by local Scottish immigrant stonemason James Ritchie, the building is a notable example of Greek Revival architecture. The land for the church was donated by Ira Hill, for whom Ritchie also built a house.

The church was originally known as the Methodist Episcopal Church of Isle La Motte. Its construction involved gray limestone laid in courses with lime mortar, topped by a gabled roof and a two-stage square wood-frame tower. The building features a main entrance at the center of the front facade with a stone lintel bearing the construction date.

For decades, the building served multiple purposes. While the main level was used for religious services, the basement was divided into two spaces used as a school and a town meeting space until 1892. In the 20th century, the Methodist congregation merged with other denominations. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

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