The Old Stone Church
The Old Stone Church, probably West Boylston's best known landmark today, was built in the early 1890s to replace the Baptist church which had been lost in a fire. Hardly 10 years later, it had to be abandoned for the reservoir. Because it was built of stone and was clearly going to be a scenic attraction, the commonwealth was persuaded by The West Boylston Historical Society, The West Boylston Historical Commission, and Beaman Oak Garden Club to let it remain.
On April 13, 1973, the Old Stone Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On June 27, 1974, the State awarded $87,000 for reinforcing the roof and walls of the church building. The following month, the church roof and three walls collapsed requiring rebuilding, instead of just reinforcing. The work was completed in the Spring of 1977. On September 25, 1983, on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of West Boylston, the Rededication of the Old Stone Church was held.