Metropolitan United Methodist Church, Detroit

Name: Metropolitan United Methodist Church
Address: 8000 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 48202-2528, United States
Telephone: +1 313-875-7407

#158 among attractions in Detroit

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Metropolitan United Methodist Church, Detroit

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The Metropolitan United Methodist Church is a church located at 8000 Woodward Avenue in the New Center area of Detroit, Michigan. It was completed in 1926, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1986. This church should not be confused with Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, which is often regarded as a National Church within the United States as it was specifically established by the General Conference to be a "representative presence of Methodism in the nation's capital". ()

Built: 1922 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 42°22'29"N, 83°4'32"W

Address

8000 Woodward AveCentral (North End)Detroit 48202-2528 United States

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+1 313-875-7407

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Which popular attractions are close to Metropolitan United Methodist Church?

Nearby attractions include Albert Kahn Building, Detroit (7 min walk), Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church, Detroit (8 min walk), Virginia Park Historic District, Detroit (8 min walk), First Baptist Church, Detroit (10 min walk).

How to get to Metropolitan United Methodist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metropolitan United Methodist Church:

Bus

Woodward / Chandler • Lines: 04 (1 min walk)

Tram

Grand Boulevard • Lines: QLine (8 min walk)
Baltimore Street • Lines: QLine (12 min walk)

Train

Detroit (13 min walk)