First Congregational Church, Jackson

Name: First Congregational Church
Address: Jackson, United States

#14 among attractions in Jackson

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The First Congregational Church is a historic church in downtown Jackson, Michigan, adjacent to the original city square. It was listed as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1987 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in July 2017. The church is currently home to the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ of Jackson. ()

Built: 1859 (165 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 42°14'54"N, 84°24'32"W

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Downtown JacksonJackson United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Michigan State Prison, Michigan Theatre, St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Temple Beth Israel.

0.7 miN
Historical and heritage tours, Tours, Museum
Michigan State Prison, Jackson
17 min walk • Michigan State Prison or Jackson State Prison, which opened in 1839, was the first prison in Michigan. After 150 years, the prison was divided, starting in 1988, into four distinct prisons, still in Jackson: the Parnall Correctional Facility which is a minimum-security prison; the G.
~700 ftE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Michigan Theatre, Jackson
4 min walk • The Michigan Theatre at 124 North Mechanic Street in Jackson, Michigan opened in 1930 and was designed by Maurice Herman Finkel. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1980, and is undergoing renovations as of 2005.
~1480 ftSE
Church
St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Jackson
8 min walk • St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church located in downtown Jackson, Michigan, in the Diocese of Lansing. It is dedicated to Our Lady, Star of the Sea. In 2008 it absorbed the congregations of St. Stanislaus Kostka Chapel and the Chapel of Sacred Heart, also in Jackson.
0.8 miW
Synagogue
Temple Beth Israel, Jackson
20 min walk • Temple Beth Israel is a Reform synagogue located at 801 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan. Formed in 1862 by Jews of German background, it grew out of the Hebrew Benevolent Society, which had been organized in 1858, and was the second Reform congregation in Michigan.
0.6 miN
42°15'22"N • 84°24'23"W
Art 634, Jackson
15 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
1.2 miSE
Italianate architecture
Andrew Wilcox House, Jackson
31 min walk • The Andrew Wilcox House, also known as the Wilcox-Holton House, is a single-family home located at 231 East High Street in Jackson, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

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Which popular attractions are close to First Congregational Church?

Nearby attractions include Michigan Theatre, Jackson (4 min walk), St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Jackson (8 min walk), Art 634, Jackson (15 min walk), Michigan State Prison, Jackson (17 min walk).

How to get to First Congregational Church by public transport?

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Jackson (12 min walk)

First Congregational Church, Jackson

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

Michigan State Prison, Jackson

Michigan Theatre, Jackson

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Jackson

Temple Beth Israel, Jackson

Art 634, Jackson

Andrew Wilcox House, Jackson

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Congregational Church?

How to get to First Congregational Church by public transport?