ROCHESTER — As part of the Rochester Historical Commission historic plaque program, the commission has presented a historic plaque to the North Rochester Congregational Church.

The church building was built in 1841, but it’s actually not the church’s original structure. The church’s first building was built about a mile away from the current church in 1748, according to the Rochester Historical Society.

A second meetinghouse was built on the same location as today’s church in 1791, followed by the current church building in 1841.

The historic plaque program is open to anyone with an antique home. Information can be found at the town of Rochester’s website under the Historical Commission. Applications and checks can be left at or mailed to town hall.