South Green in Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Second Church of Christ
South Congregational Church
— 307 Main Street —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023
1. Second Church of Christ Marker
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placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
South
Church
Congregational
Founded 1670
Third
Meeting House
Erected 1827
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1670.
Location. 41° 45.581′ N, 72° 40.527′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in South Green. Marker is on Main Street south of Buckingham Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 Main St, Hartford CT 06106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Park History (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Hartford (within shouting distance of this marker); McKone Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charter Oak Temple (about 300 feet away); General Casimir Pulaski (about 500 feet away); Charter Oak Monument (about 500 feet away); Engine Company 1 Fire Station (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named City of Hartford (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
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Regarding Second Church of Christ. The present meetinghouse of the Second Church of Christ in Hartford is the third oldest public building in the city and one of only four remining erected before 1830. The third meetinghouse raised for the use of the church since 1670, it is located in almost the same spot as its predecessors on Main Street, south of the Park, or Little River. The present building stands on the houselot of the second minister, Thomas Buckingham (served 1694-1731) which was subsequently deeded to the church's ecclesiastical society by his wife and son.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023
2. Second Church of Christ Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023
3. South Church Congregational
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
