New Bethel Baptist Church, Detroit

Name: New Bethel Baptist Church
Address: 8430 Linwood Street, Detroit, United States

#55 among attractions in Detroit

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New Bethel Baptist Church is a Baptist church located at 8450 C. L. Franklin Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1932, the church was led by the Reverend C. L. Franklin from 1946 until 1979 and was at the center of the Civil Rights Movement in Detroit. Since 1982, Rev. Robert Smith, Jr. has been the pastor. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'5"N, 83°6'17"W

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8430 Linwood StreetRosa Parks (Herman Kiefer)Detroit United States

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New Bethel Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Motown Museum, Blue Bird Inn, Grande Ballroom, Central Woodward Christian Church.

0.9 miE
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Blue Bird Inn, Detroit
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Grande Ballroom, Detroit
32 min walk • The Grande Ballroom is a historic live music venue located at 8952 Grand River Avenue in the Petosky-Otsego neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. The building was designed by Detroit engineer and architect Charles N.
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Central Woodward Christian Church, Detroit
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Lee Plaza, Detroit
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North Woodward Congregational Church, Detroit
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Temple Baptist Church – King Solomon Baptist Church, Detroit
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Grand Boulevard, Detroit
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~1860 ftSW
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Rosa Parks Flat, Detroit
9 min walk • The Rosa L. and Raymond Parks Flat, or simply the Rosa Parks Flat, is a two-story brick duplex located at 3201-3203 Virginia Park Street in Detroit, Michigan. The building is significant as the home of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, who lived in the first floor flat with her husband Raymond from 1961 to 1988.
1.2 miE
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Lincoln Street Art Park, Detroit
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St. Theresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church, Detroit
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New Bethel Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Rosa Parks Flat, Detroit (9 min walk), Lee Plaza, Detroit (17 min walk), St. Theresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church, Detroit (21 min walk), Temple Baptist Church – King Solomon Baptist Church, Detroit (22 min walk).

How to get to New Bethel Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Bethel Baptist Church:

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Linwood / Philadelphia • Lines: 29 (1 min walk)