Union Baptist Church, Hartford

Name: Union Baptist Church
Address: 1921 Main St, Hartford, 06120-2321, United States
Telephone: +1 860-247-0648

#118 among attractions in Hartford

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Union Baptist Church is a historic church at 1913 and 1921 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Originally built by an Episcopal congregation, it has for many years been home to an African-American Baptist congregation, which under the leadership of Rev. John C. Jackson, played a significant role in advancing the cause of civil rights in the state. The church, and its adjacent parsonage, were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. ()

Built: 1871 (153 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 41°46'52"N, 72°40'37"W

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1921 Main StClay ArsenalHartford 06120-2321 United States

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+1 860-247-0648

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Union Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Dunkin' Donuts Park, Connecticut Science Center.

0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
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1.2 miS
19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
32 min walk • The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
17 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
1.2 miS
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
31 min walk • The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009.
0.9 miS
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
24 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Xfinity Theatre, Hartford
11 min walk • Xfinity Theatre is an outdoor/indoor amphitheatre located in Hartford, Connecticut, owned by Live Nation. The capacity of the venue is 30,000. The indoor area holds 7,500 and the outdoor lawn area holds an additional 22,500 during the summer months making it one of the largest amphitheatres in the country.
~620 ftN
Church
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Hartford
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Church
Fourth Congregational Church, Hartford
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0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Isham-Terry House, Hartford
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1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
TheaterWorks Hartford, Hartford
27 min walk • TheaterWorks is a non-profit, professional theater company situated on Pearl Street in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. The company was founded in 1985 by Steve Campo and is currently run by Rob Ruggiero who serves as Producing Artistic Director.
0.9 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Union Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Mather Homestead, Hartford (2 min walk), Windsor Avenue Congregational Church, Hartford (3 min walk), Old North Cemetery, Hartford (3 min walk), Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Hartford (3 min walk).

How to get to Union Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Union Baptist Church:

Train

Hartford (23 min walk)

Bus

Hartford Union Station (23 min walk)
Hartford Megabus (24 min walk)