When people picture Vermont, they see the covered bridges, the mountains, and the foliage.  But let's talk architecture for a moment. There are some churches in Vermont that are both historic and amazing (and sometimes simplistic) in their design.  No matter what your beliefs are, these churches in Vermont certainly make a statement.  Let's explore, shall we?

1. St. Mary Star of the Sea

This impressive church can be found high upon a hill in Newport.

2. First United Methodist Church of Burlington.

This masterpiece is located in downtown Burlington and is worth passing by to witness the architectural design.

3. A cold view of the Round Church in Richmond.

Round churches are always eye-catching.

4. Methodist Episcopal Church in Stannard.

This simple and stately building was built in 1888 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

5. Eye popping foliage out in front.

This stunner is in the gorgeous little town of Newfane.

6. Church of St. Thomas in Underhill, Vermont

This beautiful brick church can be found in Underhill center.

7. United Church of Christ Church in Cabot.

Naturally, this church is located on Faith Street.

8. Mead Memorial Chapel

Built in 1916 at Middlebury College. The Georgian-inspired interior reflects the original Calvinist character of Middlebury.

9. Second Congregational Church of Hyde Park

Across the street from this beauty is the gorgeous Hyde Park Opera House.

10. Old church on the town green.

This structure is showing its age in Pittsfield.

11. United Church of South Royalton

Prominantly positioned on the Village Green, the United Church of South Royalton (1889) is impressive.

12. Old Chapel at Middlebury College on Old Stone Row.

Old Chapel tower detail

Old Stone Row is composed of three buildings that formed the original Middlebury campus, an historic complex still used today. This church was built in 1836.

13. St. Luke's in Chester

A nice example of a Victorian church in downtown Chester.

14. West Glover Congregational Church in the Northeast Kingdom

This quaint church in Glover was pictured in the middle of a rummage sale.

15. Trinity Episcopal Church in Shelburne.

Trinity is one of the few parishes in northern Vermont whose origins go back to the 18th century. The earliest known Episcopal services took place in Shelburne in 1790.

16. Methodist Episcopal Church of Winooski

Built in 1918, a gorgeous view of the stained glass from the inside.

17. St Dominic Catholic Church in Proctor.

Simple and quietly elegant.

Which Vermont churches do you find most compelling?  Were there any chapels in Vermont we left out of this list that you would like to see featured? Let us know by dropping a comment below.

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