First Church of Christ

The First Church of Christ, Congregational, also known as First Church 1652 is an historic church at 75 Main Street in . Built in 1771, this classic meeting-house style church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 for its role in sheltering the Amistad Africans before their return to Africa.
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: United Church of Christ
  • Description: church building in Connecticut, United States of America
  • Also known as: “First Church of Chirst”, “First Church of Christ Congregational 1652”, and “First Church of Christ, Congregational”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Stanley-Whitman House Museum and Austin F. Williams Carriagehouse and House.

Museum
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The Stanley-Whitman House is a historic house museum at 37 High Street in . is situated 1,400 feet east of First Church of Christ.

Historic house
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The … is situated 1,700 feet southwest of First Church of Christ.

Museum
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Hill–Stead Museum is a Colonial Revival house and art… is situated 2,600 feet east of First Church of Christ.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Farmington and Farmington Historic District.

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Neighborhood
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Neighborhood
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The encompasses… is situated 3½ miles northwest of First Church of Christ.

First Church of Christ

Latitude
41.72108° or 41° 43′ 16″ north
Longitude
-72.82995° or 72° 49′ 48″ west
Elevation
233 feet (71 metres)
Open location code
87H9P5CC+C2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 777233088
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­church
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­united_church_of_christ
Geo­Names ID
4834413
Wiki­data ID
Q4349106
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In Other Languages

“First Church of Christ” goes by many names.
  • Russian: “Первая церковь Христа”

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