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First Church of Christ

First Church of Christ is a historic place in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75002056.

Farmington, Hartford County, ConnecticutListed May 15, 1975NRIS #75002056★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is First Church of Christ?

The First Church of Christ, Congregational, also known as First Church 1652 is an historic church at 75 Main Street in Farmington, Connecticut. Built in 1771, this classic meeting-house style church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 for its role in sheltering the Amistad Africans before their return to Africa.

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Listing details

Name
First Church of Christ
City
Farmington
County
Hartford County
State
Connecticut
Listed on the National Register
May 15, 1975
NRIS reference number
75002056
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.72105, -72.82995
When was First Church of Christ listed on the National Register?

First Church of Christ was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975.

Where is First Church of Christ located?

First Church of Christ is located in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut at approximately 41.72105, -72.82995. See the map above.

Is First Church of Christ a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. First Church of Christ is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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