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First Unitarian Church of Hobart is the oldest Unitarian Church in Indiana, and the oldest church still occupied by its original congregation in the city of Hobart. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1999.The church is an Italianate style. The building's simple design on both the interior and exterior has not been altered since its construction. George Earle laid out the town of Hobart in 1848 on property that he owned near his saw and gristmill. To encourage development, he offered free land for community projects such as a railroad and congregations wishing to build churches with a resident minister and regular services. A group of Hobart citizens organized "a society founded on the principals taught and promulgated by the Unitarians, and for the public worship of God, also for the advancement of the principles of morality and the ultimate good of society in general," in 1848 with 48 members.HistoryHobart's Unitarian Church was constructed of locally produced brick at a cost of $15,000.00. The lot for the church was purchased from Hobart's founder, George Earle, for $1.00.DescriptionThe Unitarian Church a two-story brick structure. The brick structure was built in 1875 and dedicated in January of 1876. The frame addition is from 1954-55 and 1990. Built on a city lot, a memorial garden on the north side is surrounded by a stonewall.Built as a rectangular block using common bond brick walls with a gable roof. There is a three-tiered steeple above the entrance. There are tall, narrow arched windows divided into three sashes of three amber-colored panes. Each window has a stone sill with a semicircular brick crown with brick tabs. The windows on the south or primary facade resemble arches supported by piers with a capital and base. The walls are topped by a plain frieze-like cornice. The steeple has three, incrementally smaller, tiers. Each section has a shingle covered hip roof. Within the lower two section is the church bell.
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