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Union Congregational Church (Avon Park, Florida)

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Union Church
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General information
Town or city106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park, Florida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates27°35′51″N 81°30′11″W / 27.59746°N 81.50302°W / 27.59746; -81.50302
Construction started1890
Completed1892
ClientUnion Church
Technical details
Structural systemwooden
Design and construction
Architect(s)unknown
EngineerBuilder: unknown

The Union Church, also known as Union Congregational Church, is a historic United Church of Christ church building located at 106 North Butler Avenue in Avon Park, Florida.

Construction began in 1890 and the first services were held in the not-quite-completed structure on September 11, 1892. The church was built on land donated by the founder of Avon Park, Oliver Martin Crosby, and his wife. Later the original crenellated bell tower was replaced with a steeple. In 1989, the church was listed as in A Guide to Florida's Historic Architecture, published by the University of Florida Press."[1]

Union Church is an active congregation. The church property extends through to Jim Rodgers Avenue. Bill Breylinger has been the senior pastor for over 25 years.

References

  1. ^ A Guide to Florida's Historic Architecture, 1989, Gainesville: University of Florida Press, p. 113, ISBN 0-8130-0941-3

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