Central Christian Church
National Register of Historic Places

Central Christian Church

Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
Listed
September 10, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
79000975

About this property

The Central Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, is a historic church at 205 E. Short Street, and an active congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The church was founded by Barton Stone and was the place where the Stone and Campbell movements united to form in 1832 as part of the Restoration Movement. The church was previously known as Hill Street Christian Church and Main Street Christian Church. The current building is part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Location

207 E. Short St.
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
38.04538, -84.49425

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lexington Herald Building
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0 mi
Lexington-Fayette County Government Building Block
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0.1 mi
Wolf Wile Department Store Building
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0.1 mi
United States Post Office and Court House
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0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid on Lexington, Kentucky (Sep 1862)
1862Civil War
0.6 mi

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When was Central Christian Church listed on the National Register?

Central Christian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Central Christian Church?

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

What is the period of significance for Central Christian Church?

The period of significance for Central Christian Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1832.

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