This is separation of church and state on a whole different level.
The Episcopal church on the move in Montpelier...

A church in Montpelier was being consecrated on this day in 1843.

A parish had organized as Christ Episcopal Church in Montpelier a year earlier, but had no building in which to hold services. They constructed a building at 128 State Street, and regular church services began on this day.

When the congregation outgrew the original building, they built a stone church closer to Main Street, which still stands today.

128 State Street was first sold and converted to an inn, and then the building was demolished to make way for the Edward Dewey House, which houses Vermont state offices to this day.

The Vermont Book Of Days photo.

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