Congregational Church of Christ

Congregational Church of Christ
Location W. Lorain and N. Main Sts., Oberlin, Ohio
Coordinates 41°17′40″N 82°13′6″W / 41.29444°N 82.21833°W / 41.29444; -82.21833Coordinates: 41°17′40″N 82°13′6″W / 41.29444°N 82.21833°W / 41.29444; -82.21833
Area less than one acre
Built 1842
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP reference # 74001554[1]
Added to NRHP August 13, 1974

Congregational Church of Christ (also known as Congregational Church of Christ at Oberlin or First Church) is a historic church at W. Lorain and N. Main Streets in Oberlin, Ohio. Currently the church is occupied by a United Church of Christ congregation.[2] Richard Bond (architect) did drawing for the church.[3]

The church was built in 1842. For 37 years it was led by prominent abolitionist Charles Grandison Finney, who was also president of Oberlin College. Other abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass and Ralph Waldo Emerson lead meetings here.[2] The Congregational Church of Christ was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 "History of First Church". Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  3. ↑ page 36


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