Church Name: | Carlton River Congregational Church - Former |
Church Previous Name: | - |
Denomination: | Congregational (Fellowship and Other) |
Street Address: | 10 McGinness Rd, Carlton River TAS 7173, Australia |
Suburb: | Carlton River |
State: | TAS |
Postcode: | 7173 |
Foundation Stone Laid: | unknown |
Foundation Stone Notes: | No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known. Information/photographs are invited. |
Date Opened: | 10-01-1841 |
Date Closed: | 00-11-1949 |
Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
The former Carlton River Congregational Church closed over 70 years ago, and the property is now privately owned. The first service was held on 10/1/1841 and the last service in November 1949. The land for the original church was gifted by Hugh McGinness. A celebration was held in January 2021 to mark the 180th birthday of the openeing of the church. No other details are known about the former church. There are three graves on the site. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 19/3/2018.
Historic details kindly provided on 9/7/2021 by Chris Wisbey.