Central City in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Utah Historic Site

— National Register of Historic Places —

First Church of Christ, Scientist Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 19, 2025

1. First Church of Christ, Scientist Marker

Inscription. The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Utah was organized in Salt Lake City on July 17, 1891. The church, designed by architect Walter E. Ware, was constructed of brick and kyune sandstone. Dedicated on November 27, 1898, the building is the oldest Christian Science Church in Utah and one of the oldest continuously used Christian Science Churches in the world.

Erected by Utah Division of State History. (Marker Number N-120.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Utah Historic Sites (NRHP) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 17, 1891.

Location. 40° 45.757′ N, 111° 52.841′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Central City. It is on East 300 South, on the right when traveling east. Marker located on the west side of the entrance doors. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 352 E 300 S, Salt Lake City UT 84111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Salt Lake.

It is also in

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the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Church of Christ, Scientist, Salt Lake City (here, next to this marker); B'nai Israel Temple (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congregation Montefiore (about 600 feet away); Lincoln Arms Apartments (approx. 0.3 miles away); Modern Irrigation (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lewis S. and Theresa B. Hills House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hollywood Apartments (approx. 0.4 miles away); Salt Lake City and County Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Salt Lake City & County Building (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 19, 2025

2. First Church of Christ, Scientist Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.