Second Baptist Church, Detroit

Name: Second Baptist Church
Address: 441 Monroe St, Detroit, 48226-2930, United States
Telephone: +1 313-961-0920

#64 among attractions in Detroit

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The Second Baptist Church, located at 441 Monroe Street within Greektown in Detroit, Michigan, is the oldest African-American church in the Midwestern United States. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1974 listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 42°20'6"N, 83°2'35"W

Address

441 Monroe StDowntown DetroitDetroit 48226-2930 United States

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+1 313-961-0920

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

Nearby attractions include: Ford Field, Comerica Park, Campus Martius Park, Greektown Casino.

~1960 ftN
Sport venue, Sport
Ford Field, Detroit
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0.4 miNW
Quirky ballpark with large food court
Comerica Park, Detroit
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~1450 ftSW
Park, Neighbourhood, Architecture
Campus Martius Park, Detroit
8 min walk • Campus Martius Park, located in the heart of downtown Detroit, United States, is a vibrant and dynamic green space that serves as a social and cultural hub for the city's residents and visitors. This urban park, spanning approximately 2.5 acres, was re-established in...
~470 ftE
Nightlife, Gambling, Hotel casino
Greektown Casino, Detroit
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Detroit's vibrant Greektown district, the Greektown Casino-Hotel emerges as a premier gaming and entertainment destination. This dynamic complex, which opened its doors in 2000, beckons visitors with its blend of thrilling casino action...
~1660 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Detroit Opera House, Detroit
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~1050 ftS
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Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit
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~840 ftW
Neighbourhood
Broadway Avenue Historic District, Detroit
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~1050 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit
6 min walk • The Music Hall Center for Performing Arts is a 1,731-seat theatre located in the city's theatre district at 350 Madison Street in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It was built in 1928 as the Wilson Theatre, designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
~1330 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Century Theatre, Detroit
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~1250 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Gem Theatre, Detroit
7 min walk • The Gem Theatre is a performing arts theater located in Detroit, Michigan. Built in 1927 in the Spanish Revival style, it houses a two level theater with traditional row and aisle seating along with stage-level seating at cabaret tables. The Gem Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
~1520 ftS
Skyscraper
Renaissance City Apartments, Detroit
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Second Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Detroit (2 min walk), Greektown, Detroit (2 min walk), Greektown Casino, Detroit (3 min walk), Randolph Street Commercial Buildings Historic District, Detroit (3 min walk).

How to get to Second Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Second Baptist Church:

Light rail

Greektown • Lines: Dpm (1 min walk)
Bricktown • Lines: Dpm (4 min walk)

Bus

Lafayette / Beaubien • Lines: 05, 52 (3 min walk)
Gratiot / Brush NS • Lines: 06, 530 (3 min walk)

Tram

Campus Martius • Lines: QLine (8 min walk)
Congress Street • Lines: QLine (10 min walk)