Union Baptist Church (Hartford, Connecticut)

Union Baptist Church
Location 1913 and 1921 Main St., Hartford, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°46′52″N 72°40′37″W / 41.78111°N 72.67694°W / 41.78111; -72.67694Coordinates: 41°46′52″N 72°40′37″W / 41.78111°N 72.67694°W / 41.78111; -72.67694
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1871
Architect Congdon,Henry M.
Architectural style Gothic, Early English Gothic Revival
NRHP Reference # 79002634[1]
Added to NRHP August 15, 1979

The Union Baptist Church is a historic church at 1913 and 1921 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is an Early English Gothic stone structure, designed by Henry Martyn Congdon and built in 1871, with a number of later additions. Originally built by an Episcopal congregation, it has for many years been home to an African-American Baptist congregation, which under the leadership of Rev. John C. Jackson (1866-1953), played a significant role in advancing the cause of civil rights in the state.[2]

The church, and its adjacent parsonage, were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "NRHP nomination for Union Baptist Church" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2014-12-10.


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