The Chapel At The Historic Village at Allaire | Wall Township/Farmingdale, New Jersey
The Unusual Chapel At The Historic Village of Allaire
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The Historic Village at Allaire is a historic bog iron town located in Allaire State Park in Monmouth County, New Jersey.Â
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James P. Allaire created the village to house his workers at Howell Iron works from the 1860’s to the 1840’s.
The village was a place where the workers never had to leave to live a whole life within the village.Â
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The beautiful and simple little chapel is the most famous building in the village.Â
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The church is unusual because the bell tower was placed in the back of the church instead of in the front.Â
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That was because it was too heavy for the front part of the church.
Please read my posts on The Historic Village of Allaire and The Pine Creek Railroad at Allaire State Park.Â
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13 Comments
Rhonda Albom
Nice little church on what looks like a perfect weather day.
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caite
great cupola…love that pic with the sun behind it.
and yet another place in my home state I have never been.
Bernie
What a cute building for a church!!
Mines up as well at AussiePomm – Pelican in-flight
Have a great day!!
New Jersey Memories
Indeed, it was a beautiful (although very hot) day.
New Jersey Memories
It's a beautiful place. Makes a great day trip!
New Jersey Memories
It is adorable.
Joyful
It's a pretty little church.
I'm visiting you from Wordless Wednesday. Please come by and visit 😉
Beth F
I love old churches, even the plain and simple ones.
Cafe au lait
Beautiful chapel. Visiting late for WW.
I played too. Mine are here and here.
New Jersey Memories
Yes, it is. Thanks for visiting!
New Jersey Memories
Churches are usually the most interesting buildings in any town.
New Jersey Memories
Thanks for visiting!
Unknown
What an interesting tale of a village! Great pictures of the chapel!
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