First Congregational Church (Jackson, Michigan)

First Congregational Church
View from Jackson St.
Location 120 N Jackson St, Jackson, Michigan
Coordinates 42°14′54″N 84°24′32″W / 42.248209°N 84.408783°W / 42.248209; -84.408783Coordinates: 42°14′54″N 84°24′32″W / 42.248209°N 84.408783°W / 42.248209; -84.408783
Built 1859
Architect Horatio Nelson White
Architectural style Romanesque Revival
NRHP reference # 100001294
Added to NRHP July 10, 2017
View from W. Michigan Ave.

The First Congregational Church is a historic church in downtown Jackson, Michigan, adjacent to the original city square. It was listed as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1987 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in July 2017.[1] The church is currently home to the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ of Jackson.[2]

History

Designed by Syracuse architect Horatio Nelson White and built in 1859, the building was raised 8 feet in 1871 to accommodate lower level classrooms. (see Michigan Historic Site marker)

Michigan Historic Site marker

See also

References

  1. Smith, Leanne. "National historic designation given to 176-year-old Jackson church". Michigan Live. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  2. "Jackson UCC". Jackson UCC. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
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