First Congregational Church of Middletown

The First Congregational Church of Middletown, New York, United States is one of the most visible landmarks of that city's downtown skyline.

Its spire rises higher than any other church or structure in the central neighborhoods of the city.

The first church was built before residents had even named their settlement of houses and farms.

It has been argued that the formation of the church at that time marks the beginning of Middletown's existence as a village.

The current Gothic Revival building was designed by architect Isaac G. Perry and reflects the ambitions of the prosperous residents of the town of that period.