Norwich in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Central Baptist Church

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017

1. Central Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Central Baptist Church Central Baptist Church was founded in 1840 and under the zeal and energy of Rev. Miner G. Clarke grew rapidly to over 400 members. The church's first organist, Ithamar Conkey, composed the music to "In The Cross of Christ I Glory” in 1849. William Howard Doane, the prominent hymn writer, was baptized in the church in 1851. The present edifice was constructed on this site in 1891 at a cost of $68,300 and in 1899 Bushnell Chapel, since replaced in 1978 was erected. The present Sunday school, known originally as the "Gilbert Property" was purchased in 1925 and subsequently joined to the church by an office wing, largely through the efforts of Charles D. and Charles F. Noyes. The cornerstone of the present building was laid in 1891, “that upon it may stand for years to come a temple that shall be open to all who desire to worship the god of our fathers, whether they be rich or poor, high or low, home or foreign born and without respect to races or conditions, all shall be alike, welcome.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 41° 31.558′ N,

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72° 4.581′ W. Marker is in Norwich in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Union Street and Broadway, on the right when traveling south on Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Union Street, Norwich CT 06360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline,

in Greater New London and in the Thames River Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Angelo Sanquedolce Memorial Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Once upon a time in Norwich… (within shouting distance of this marker); David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Hopkins & Allen Gun Factory (about 700 feet away,

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017

2. Central Baptist Church Marker

measured in a direct line); Norwich and Worcester Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); William A. Buckingham House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 26th Regiment Connecticut Volunteeers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Slater Museum (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.

Also see . . . Norwich Central Baptist Church. (Submitted on March 10, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017

3. Central Baptist Church

The marker is on the tower, to the right of the doors.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 714 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.