12 Meeting House Green, the First Church Vestry (1832)

First Church vestry and Along the Way Coffee House, Ipswich MA

Built in 1832, the Vestry at 12 Meeting House Green was deeded to the First Church in Ipswich, Massachusetts in 1838 by George W. Heard. It has served First church and the community of Ipswich as a Chapel and and meeting place.

The historic building was recently restored and is the location of the Along the Way Coffee House.

Denison School and First Church Vestry
The First Church Vestry is on the left. The former Denison School is in the middle and is no longer standing.
1832 map of Ipswich
The Vestry is shown in the 1832 map of Ipswich

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