National Register of Historic Places
First Christian Church
First Christian Church is a historic place in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 3, 2001, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 01000067.
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About this place
What is First Christian Church?
The First Christian Church is a church building at 531 Fifth Street in Columbus, Indiana, United States. The building was designed by Eliel Saarinen, with some details overseen by his son Eero Saarinen and his associate Charles Eames. Built in 1942, it was the first modern-style building in Columbus and one of the first churches in the United States to be built in a contemporary architectural style. It houses the First Christian Church congregation, which is nondenominational and was founded in 1855 as the Christian Congregation in Columbus. The building has received praise for its design over the years and is designated as a National Historic Landmark.
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Listing details
- Name
- First Christian Church
- City
- Columbus
- County
- Bartholomew County
- State
- Indiana
- Listed on the National Register
- January 3, 2001
- NRIS reference number
- 01000067
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.20285, -85.91899
When was First Christian Church listed on the National Register?
First Christian Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 3, 2001.
Where is First Christian Church located?
First Christian Church is located in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana at approximately 39.20285, -85.91899. See the map above.
Is First Christian Church a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. First Christian Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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