United Presbyterian Church
Why it's listed
Standing on a knoll at the west end of Mill Street in Lisbon, this frame church was completed in 1857 for a congregation that traces its origins to 1802 and is believed to be the first permanent religious organization in St. Lawrence County. The building is a rectangular, gable-roofed structure with timber framing, clapboard and vinyl siding, and lancet-arched stained-glass windows. In the late nineteenth century the original steeple gave way to an open belfry, and a two-story Sunday school wing was added; a Fellowship Hall followed in 1992. Inside, the sanctuary keeps Victorian pews, altar furniture, pressed metal ceilings and wainscoting, plus a gallery with sliding cherry panels. Around 1910-20, eight memorial windows by Harry J. Horwood replaced the earlier clear glass. Horwood was a regionally known glass artist who worked on many churches across the county. The church was listed for its architecture, as a well-preserved local example of religious building and a landmark in the village.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the church is architecturally significant as an intact, representative example of religious architecture in St. Lawrence County. It combines a mid-nineteenth century rectangular, gable-roofed form with late nineteenth century Victorian embellishment. Its early twentieth century stained-glass windows are the work of regionally known artist Harry J. Horwood, and it remains a prominent local landmark.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 05001124, listed October 5, 2005. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 26 Church St., Lisbon |
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| County | St. Lawrence County |
| Listed | October 5, 2005 |
| Reference number | 05001124 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1857 - 1920 |
| Architect / builder | unknown; windows: H.J. Horwood |
| Architectural style | mid 19th Century: vernacular; late 19th Century: vernacular |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a church; the form lists current function as religious. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 44.72978, -75.32117 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 05001124.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7889061
- This listing as JSON
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