First Unitarian Church, Baltimore

Name: First Unitarian Church
Address: 12 W Franklin St Baltimore MD, Baltimore, 21201-5006, United States
Telephone: (410) 685-2330

#128 among attractions in Baltimore

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Facts and practical information

The First Unitarian Church is a historic church and congregation at 12 West Franklin Street in Baltimore, Maryland. Dedicated in 1818, it was the first building erected for Unitarians in the United States. The church is a domed cube with a stucco exterior. The church, originally called the "First Independent Church of Baltimore", is the oldest building continuously used by a Unitarian congregation. The name was changed in 1935 to "The First Unitarian Church of Baltimore " following the merger with the former Second Universalist Church at East Lanvale Street and Guilford Avenue in midtown Baltimore. The American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church of America representing the two strains of Unitarian Universalism beliefs and philosophies merged as a national denomination named the Unitarian Universalist Association in May 1961. ()

Built: 1817 (207 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 39°17'43"N, 76°36'57"W

Address

12 W Franklin St Baltimore MDCentral Baltimore (Mount Vernon)Baltimore 21201-5006 United States

Contact

(410) 685-2330

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Walters Art Museum, Lexington Market, Washington Monument, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

~450 ftN
Ancient and 18th-19th century art
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
3 min walk • The Walters Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a cultural gem that boasts an extensive collection of art from around the world. This prestigious institution is renowned for its assemblage of treasures ranging from pre-dynastic Egyptian...
0.4 miSW
Shopping, Market
Lexington Market, Baltimore
11 min walk • Lexington Market, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has served the city since 1782. As one of the oldest public markets in America, it has become an iconic landmark, known for its vibrant atmosphere...
~770 ftN
Memorial, Historical place, Park
Washington Monument, Baltimore
4 min walk • The Washington Monument in Baltimore stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and its veneration of one of America's founding fathers, George Washington. This memorial, located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, is not to be confused with...
~370 ftS
Nation's first Roman Catholic cathedral
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore
2 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica, was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and was among the first major religious buildings constructed in the nation after the adoption of the U.S.
~1330 ftNE
Church
St. Ignatius Church, Baltimore
7 min walk • St. Ignatius Church is a historic Catholic church in Baltimore, Maryland within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Established and administered by the Society of Jesus, the church is dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the order's founder.
~1260 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Center Stage, Baltimore
7 min walk • Center Stage is the state theater of Maryland, and Baltimore's largest professional producing theater. Center Stage began in a converted gymnasium in 1963 as a full arena theatre that seated 240 people.
~230 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore
2 min walk • The C. Grimaldis Gallery is a contemporary and modern art gallery established in 1977 by Constantine Grimaldis. It is the longest continually operating gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.
~1110 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Baltimore
6 min walk • St. Alphonsus Church, Rectory, Convent and Halle, also known as St. John Neumann Shrine and "Baltimore's Powerhouse of Prayer," is a historic Roman Catholic church complex located within the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Since 1992, the parish has held regular Tridentine Masses.
~960 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore
5 min walk • The Maryland Center for History and Culture, founded on March 1, 1844, is the oldest cultural institution in the U.S. state of Maryland. The organization "collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage".
~660 ftN
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Lafayette Monument, Baltimore
4 min walk • The Lafayette Monument is a bronze equestrian statue of Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, by Andrew O'Connor, Jr. It is located on the northern edge of the South Park, at Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, directly across a cobblestone circle from The Washington Monument.
~700 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Contemporary Museum Baltimore, Baltimore
4 min walk • The Contemporary is an itinerant museum of contemporary art in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. It does not collect artworks. It was started as the Contemporary Museum by George Ciscle in 1989. During its first decade, it had no fixed home, but instead was "dedicated to redefining the concept of the museum".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Unitarian Church?

Nearby attractions include C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore (2 min walk), Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore (2 min walk), Franklin Street Presbyterian Church and Parsonage, Baltimore (2 min walk), Walters Art Museum, Baltimore (3 min walk).

How to get to First Unitarian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Unitarian Church:

Bus

Hamilton Street • Lines: Purple (1 min walk)
Charles Street & Hamilton Street Northbound • Lines: 103, 410, 411, 420, 51, 95, Gr, Sv (1 min walk)

Light rail

Mount Vernon • Lines: Lr (7 min walk)
Lexington Market • Lines: Lr (8 min walk)

Metro

Lexington Market • Lines: M (9 min walk)
Charles Center • Lines: M (11 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Camden Station (22 min walk)
Baltimore Penn Station (22 min walk)