The First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ #11 is a historic Bloomer church with roots going back to the late 1800s. Organized in 1868 and built soon after, it reflects the early growth of the community and its religious life.
- What it’s about:
The church was first organized in the public hall at Vanville, later renamed Bloomer, on November 20, 1868. In 1870, Samuel Gilbert of Gilbertsville, New York, donated lots 4 and 5 of block 4 in Bloomer as a church site. - What changed over time:
A 24 by 40 building was constructed by H.M. Stearns and dedicated on December 7, 1871. That makes the church an important part of Bloomer’s early settlement and community history. - Why it matters:
This site represents both faith and local development in the area’s early years. It offers a simple but meaningful connection to Bloomer’s past and the people who helped shape it.