French Congregational Church, Springfield

Name: French Congregational Church
Address: Springfield, United States

#42 among attractions in Springfield

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French Congregational Church, Springfield

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The French Congregational Church, known since 1919 as the First Spiritualist Church, is a historic High Victorian Gothic church on Union Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The pressed brick church was built in 1887, under the sponsorship of Daniel B. Wesson, to provide a place of worship for French Huguenots employed by Smith & Wesson. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. In 2016, the building was moved to Union Street from its original site on Bliss Street, in order to make way for the MGM Springfield casino. ()

Built: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 42°5'58"N, 72°35'16"W

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French Congregational Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MassMutual Center, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Symphony Hall, Memorial Bridge.

~1280 ftN
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
MassMutual Center, Springfield
7 min walk • The MassMutual Center is a vibrant hub of entertainment and sports located in the heart of Springfield, Massachusetts. This expansive arena and convention center complex plays host to a diverse array of events, from high-energy hockey games to captivating concerts...
0.4 miSE
Hoops history in the sport's birthplace
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield
11 min walk • The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts.
~940 ftNW
Music venue, Nightlife
Symphony Hall, Springfield
5 min walk • The Municipal Group of Springfield, Massachusetts is a collection of three prominent municipal buildings in the city's Metro Center district.
~1690 ftW
Bridge
Memorial Bridge, Springfield
9 min walk • The Hampden County Memorial Bridge is a reinforced-concrete arch bridge that spans the Connecticut River between Springfield, Massachusetts and West Springfield, Massachusetts, constructed in 1922.
~660 ftN
Church
First Church of Christ, Springfield
4 min walk • First Church of Christ, Congregational, or Old First Church, is a historic church at 50 Elm Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1819, the present structure is the fourth church building on the site, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The church is within the Court Square Historic District.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theater, Springfield
13 min walk • The Paramount Theater is an historic theater located at 1676-1708 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1926 out of part of the grand Massasoit House hotel at a cost of over $1 million, the Paramount Theater was the most ornate picture palace in Western Massachusetts.
~1690 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, Springfield
9 min walk • The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum is a museum in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States located in the William Pynchon Memorial Building, which until 2009 housed the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum. The museum opened in June 2017. It is located on the Quadrangle along with the Dr.
~890 ftSW
Park
Connecticut River Walk Park, Springfield
5 min walk • The Connecticut River Walk is partially constructed park and bikeway in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, along the banks of New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. Currently, Springfield's section of this park is 3.7 miles long, running from Chicopee...
~1680 ftN
Monuments and statues, Garden, Park
Dr. Seuss Memorial, Springfield
9 min walk • The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden in Springfield, Massachusetts that honors Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss. Located at the Quadrangle, the Dr.
~1620 ftN
Museum district, Museum
Quadrangle, Springfield
8 min walk • The Quadrangle is the common name for a cluster of museums and cultural institutions in Metro Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, on Chestnut Street between State and Edwards Streets. The Dr.
~1510 ftNE
Monuments and statues
The Puritan, Springfield
8 min walk • The Puritan is a bronze statue by sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, which became so popular it was reproduced for over 20 other cities, museums, universities, and private collectors around the world, and later became an official symbol of the city, emblazoned on its municipal flag.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to French Congregational Church?

Nearby attractions include Hampden County Courthouse, Springfield (3 min walk), McKinney Building, Springfield (3 min walk), Court Square, Springfield (3 min walk), First Church of Christ, Springfield (4 min walk).

How to get to French Congregational Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to French Congregational Church:

Train

Springfield (15 min walk)

Bus

Berth 3 • Lines: P20 (15 min walk)
Berth 2 • Lines: G1 (15 min walk)