First Christian Church, Columbia

Name: First Christian Church
Address: Columbia, United States

#32 among attractions in Columbia

Church, Romanesque architecture

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The First Christian Church is a historic Disciples of Christ church located at 101 North Tenth Street in Columbia, Missouri. It was designed by T.N. Bell of Chicago, Illinois and built in 1893. It has a Richardsonian Romanesque style Sanctuary that includes a square bell tower, horizontal massing with contrasting high gables, round arches, heavy and highly textured stone work, and voussoir arches. The Education Building was designed by Eugene Groves and added in 1929. This is the second church building to stand at this site. The building is still a functioning church today. ()

Built: 1893 (131 years ago)Coordinates: 38°57'10"N, 92°19'37"W

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First Ward (Downtown Columbia)Columbia United States

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Day trips

First Christian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Faurot Field, Jesse Hall, Booches, The Blue Note.

1.2 miS
Sport venue, Universities and schools, Sport
Faurot Field, Columbia
31 min walk • Faurot Field, at Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Columbia, Missouri, United States, on the campus of the University of Missouri. It is primarily used for football and serves as the home field for the Missouri Tigers football program.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Jesse Hall, Columbia
14 min walk • Jesse Hall is the main administration building for the University of Missouri. Its dome has towered 180 feet above the south end of David R. Francis Quadrangle since its completion in 1895. In the lawn in front of Jesse Hall are The Columns, all that remains of its predecessor Academic Hall, which burned in 1892.
~1000 ftS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Booches, Columbia
5 min walk • Booches is a bar, restaurant, and pool hall at 110 S. 9th Street in downtown Columbia, Missouri that was established in 1884. It is the oldest pool hall in Columbia and is known for its hamburgers. It is located near the University of Missouri and has traditionally been frequented by college students.
~380 ftSW
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
The Blue Note, Columbia
2 min walk • The Blue Note is a music venue in Columbia, Missouri, and is a contributing property to the North Ninth Street Historic District. It was established in 1980 by Richard King and Phil Costello. It is famous for the legal case Bensusan Restaurant Corp. v. King over naming use on the internet.
~990 ftS
Shopping, Department store
Virginia Building, Columbia
5 min walk • The Virginia Building, also known as the Strollway Center and Montgomery Ward Building, is a historic commercial building located at the corner of 9th and Cherry Streets in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, Missouri.
~900 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ragtag Cinema, Columbia
5 min walk • Ragtag Cinema is a non-profit independent movie theater located on Hitt Street in Columbia, Missouri. The theater was founded by a group including Paul Sturtz and David Wilson in May 2000.
~750 ftSW
City hall
City Hall, Columbia
4 min walk • City Hall in Columbia, Missouri, also known as the Daniel Boone Building, was built in 1917. A major addition and restoration was completed in 2011, along with a matching five-story structure. Originally built as a hotel, it has functioned as the city hall of Columbia since 1972 by replacing the municipal building across the street.
~1380 ftS
Historical place, Theater, Concerts and shows
Missouri Theatre, Columbia
7 min walk • The Missouri Theatre, is a concert and entertainment venue in downtown Columbia, Missouri, occupying most of a city block between 9th street between Locust and Elm Streets.
~1500 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Columbia
8 min walk • St. Paul A.M.E. Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church located at Park Ave and N. 5th St. in Columbia, Missouri. It was built in 1891, and has Gothic Revival and Romanesque Revival design elements.
~1060 ftSE
Church
First Baptist Church, Columbia
6 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church in Columbia, Missouri. In 1823, at the time of its founding, it was the first and only church in Columbia. The Church and its members have played a prominent role in civic and religious affairs in Missouri.
~690 ftSW
Street
Avenue of the Columns, Columbia
4 min walk • 8th Street, more commonly known as the Avenue of the Columns, is an urban street in downtown Columbia, Missouri. It connects the University of Missouri and Francis Quadrangle to the Boone County Court House and the Columbia City Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Christian Church?

Nearby attractions include The Blue Note, Columbia (2 min walk), North Ninth Street Historic District, Columbia (2 min walk), Downtown Columbia, Columbia (3 min walk), North Village Arts District, Columbia (3 min walk).

How to get to First Christian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Christian Church:

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Wabash Station (2 min walk)