New Harbour United Baptist Church
Title
New Harbour United Baptist Church
Creator
Avery Jackson
Source
Information provided by the church, Atlantic Baptist Archives, and Guysborough Historical Society.
Church Name
New Harbour United Baptist Church
Church Association
Northeast Nova Association
Province
Nova Scotia
County
Guysborough County
Address
29 Sangster Road, Guysborough, NS
Status
Active
Date
Originally built 1847, current building built 1884-87
Historical Information
The first building to house a Baptist congregation in New Harbour was constructed in 1847. This building was used by both the Methodists of the area and the Baptists. This building was constructed in the Meeting House style, which was typical of Baptist congregations around this time frame in Atlantic Canada. The Meeting House style is characterized by a 1 ½ storey wood-frame construction, with either one or two entranceways located on the gable end. It appears that there were a few years this structure was used primarily by the Methodists, as it was not until 1862 that the Baptist congregation was formed.
Between 1884 and 1887 the New Harbour Baptist Church constructed their current (2023) facility. This church is typical for its time in terms of size and style. It features a three bay facade on the gable end of the church, with the central bay containing a small tower. On either side of the church there are three, straight point windows, original to the church. Over the course of time, this church had some additions to the facility. In the twentieth century a poured concrete basement was added, which allowed for the addition of a recreational and kitchen space in the basement. A rear entrance was added as well as a front entryway and wheelchair ramp.
This church was once part of the Canso-Half Island Cove-Queensport Field of United Baptist Churches, and the Chedabucto Pastoral Charge along with Boylston, Guysborough, and Half Island Cove churches. The 1971 UBCAP Directory shows New Harbour as the first church in a pastorate with Seal Harbour (1862), Goldboro (1899) and Isaac’s Harbour (1840).
Information provided by the church, Atlantic Baptist Archives, and Guysborough Historical Society.
Between 1884 and 1887 the New Harbour Baptist Church constructed their current (2023) facility. This church is typical for its time in terms of size and style. It features a three bay facade on the gable end of the church, with the central bay containing a small tower. On either side of the church there are three, straight point windows, original to the church. Over the course of time, this church had some additions to the facility. In the twentieth century a poured concrete basement was added, which allowed for the addition of a recreational and kitchen space in the basement. A rear entrance was added as well as a front entryway and wheelchair ramp.
This church was once part of the Canso-Half Island Cove-Queensport Field of United Baptist Churches, and the Chedabucto Pastoral Charge along with Boylston, Guysborough, and Half Island Cove churches. The 1971 UBCAP Directory shows New Harbour as the first church in a pastorate with Seal Harbour (1862), Goldboro (1899) and Isaac’s Harbour (1840).
Information provided by the church, Atlantic Baptist Archives, and Guysborough Historical Society.
Files
Collection
Citation
Avery Jackson, “New Harbour United Baptist Church,” Atlantic Baptist Built Heritage Project , accessed May 4, 2024, https://atlanticbaptistheritage.omeka.net/items/show/452.