Central Christian Church, Lexington

Name: Central Christian Church
Address: 205 E Short St, Lexington, 40507, United States
Telephone: +1 859-233-1551

#32 among attractions in Lexington

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The Central Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, is a historic church at 207 E. Short Street, and an active congregation of the Christian Church. The church was founded by Barton Stone and was the place where the Stone and Campbell movements united to form in 1832 as part of the Restoration Movement. The church was previously known as Hill Street Christian Church and Main Street Christian Church. ()

Built: 1893 (131 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 38°2'44"N, 84°29'38"W

Address

205 E Short StDowntown LexingtonLexington 40507 United States

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+1 859-233-1551

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

Nearby attractions include: Rupp Arena, Memorial Coliseum, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater.

0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
14 min walk • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
14 min walk • Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team.
~1380 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
7 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
~650 ftSW
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
4 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
~1940 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington
10 min walk • The Living Arts & Science Center, formerly the George B. Kinkead House, is an art and education center housed in an historic mansion in Lexington, Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was donated to the center by the Kinkead family in 1981.
~1790 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
9 min walk • The Hunt–Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies. The house is included in the Gratz Park Historic District. The Alexander T.
~1340 ftNW
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
7 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
~1540 ftNW
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
8 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.
~1230 ftNW
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
6 min walk • The Higgins Block, also known as the Fayette Cigar Store, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a 3-story brick building designed by John McMurtry and constructed in 1872.
0.4 miNW
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
11 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.
~740 ftNW
Park
Courthouse Plaza, Lexington
4 min walk • The United States Post Office and Court House is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky located in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1934, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Central Christian Church open?

Central Christian Church is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 8:30 am - 9:30 am & 11 am - 12 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Central Christian Church?

Nearby attractions include First African Baptist Church, Lexington (4 min walk), Courthouse Plaza, Lexington (4 min walk), Lexington Public Library, Lexington (4 min walk), World Trade Center Lexington, Lexington (5 min walk).

How to get to Central Christian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Christian Church:

Bus

Lextran Transit Center (6 min walk)
1686 - Transit Center High Street • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (6 min walk)