Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew, New York City

Name: Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew
Address: New York City, United States

#1305 among attractions in New York City

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Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew, New York City

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew is the oldest Lutheran congregation in North America. The congregation is a member of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Since 2006, the congregation has been located at the Cornerstone Center, 178 Bennett Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. The congregation has been known by different names, only acquiring the name St. Matthew in 1822 and using it exclusively since 1838. ()

Coordinates: 40°51'22"N, 73°56'4"W

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Upper Manhattan (Washington Heights)New York City United States

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Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Cloisters, Fort Tryon Park, Dyckman Street, Little Red Lighthouse.

0.6 miN
Medieval art in a rebuilt monastery
The Cloisters, New York City
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0.4 miN
Park, Field
Fort Tryon Park, New York City
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0.7 miNE
Cycling, Bike path
Dyckman Street, New York City
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0.8 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, View point
Little Red Lighthouse, New York City
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0.6 miNE
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Park
Highbridge Park, New York City
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Fort Washington Collegiate Church, New York City
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0.5 miSW
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Fort Washington Park, New York City
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0.5 miS
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St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, New York City
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~1430 ftSW
Synagogue, Modernist architecture
Fort Tryon Jewish Center, New York City
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~1660 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew?

Nearby attractions include Mount Sinai Jewish Center, New York City (3 min walk), Gorman Park, New York City (4 min walk), St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine, New York City (5 min walk), St. Elizabeth Church, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew by public transport?

The nearest stations to Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew:

Metro

190th Street • Lines: A (6 min walk)
181st Street • Lines: A (7 min walk)

Bus

George Washington Bridge Bus Station (14 min walk)
Saint Nicholas Avenue & West 176th Street • Lines: M3 (18 min walk)

Train

Morris Heights (20 min walk)
University Heights (30 min walk)