Congegrational Church Profile
The Church in Hampton was organized on February 15th, 1853, by the Rev. A. B. Hitchcock; the membership numbered fourteen. among who were Luther Pearsoll and wife, Elisha Barr and wife, Milton Ward and wife, David Jennings and wife. Deacons: Elisha Barr, Milton Ward, Henry Clark. The membership in 1877 was about 150. The Sabbath School numbers one-hundred and fifty; average attendance, one hundred to one hundred and ten. The cost of the house of worship was about $2500.00, built in 1856 and 1857 and was constructed by William Luce. The pasteor since organization have been Rev. A.B. Hitchcock, Rev. William Porter, Rev. Mr. Miles, and Rev. A. Harper
The house of worship no longer exists. It was located at what is now the village fire station. The Blacks, Bakers, Thomases, Vincents, Heagys, Stoddards, Clarks, Clapps, Cromptons, McNabeys, and many others gathered to worship. The pastors were Rev. A. B. Hitchcock, Rev. Wm. Porter, Rev. Miles, and Rev. Almer Harper.
Through removals and other causes, the membership dwindled and finally dissolved, with some members joining the Methodist Church. The trustees, by act of the remaining members, transferred the title to the building and lot to the village of Hampton, to be held in trust for the benefit and use of the Sons of Veterans and Ladies’ Auxiliary, and other patriotic organizations. It is now called the Community Hall. The Church had a fine bell weighing over 600 pounds, and when it was first installed, it used to be rung at 12 noon by Henry Clark to give the correct time. The bell is still there, but is seldom rung, its silence a reminder of the days long past.