Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church

The Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ is a historic church at 217 Dixwell Avenue in . Founded in 1820 as the African Ecclesiastical Society, the congregation has been a major part of African-American society in the city since then.
  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: United Church of Christ
  • Description: historic church at 217 Dixwell Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut
  • Also known as: “African Ecclesiastical Society”, “Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ”, and “Temple Street Congregational Church”
  • Address: 217 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library and Ingalls Rink.

Library
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The is the… is situated 3,200 feet southeast of Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church.

Sports venue
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David S. is a hockey rink… is situated 2,500 feet east of Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church.

Church
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church is a historic church… is situated 1,700 feet southwest of Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dixwell and Winchester Repeating Arms Company Historic District.

Suburb
is a neighborhood of , .

Neighborhood
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The Winchester Repeating Arms Company Historic…

Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church

Latitude
41.319° or 41° 19′ 8″ north
Longitude
-72.9335° or 72° 56′ 1″ west
Elevation
56 feet (17 metres)
Open location code
87H98398+HJ
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Places to explore: Hillhouse Avenue and Dwight.

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