National Register of Historic Places

Central Presbyterian Church

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Listed
March 13, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86000366

About this property

Central Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 201 Washington Street SW in Atlanta, Georgia. It was founded in 1858 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1884. Its tumultuous history includes its difficult separation from the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta in 1858, occupation by Union forces in 1864, and trials of church members for offenses such as allowing dancing at a teenager's Christmas party during the 1880s. Following this “reign of terror” against “errant members" and then a period of healing, the church began to emphasize social justice. During the 1930s, it became known as "the church that stayed" as other churches abandoned central Atlanta for the suburbs. Following the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the church focused on building bridges between white institutions and the African-American community.

Location

201 Washington St. SW
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
33.74978, -84.38896

Categories

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Sources

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When was Central Presbyterian Church listed on the National Register?

Central Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Central Presbyterian Church?

Central Presbyterian Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Central Presbyterian Church?

The period of significance for Central Presbyterian Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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