Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Indiana State Meeting of the Christian Churches

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2007

1. First Indiana State Meeting of the Christian Churches Marker

Inscription. First
Indiana State
Meeting
of the
Christian Churches
(Disciples of Christ)
was held in
Central Christian Church.
Then on the South Side
of Kentucky Avenue
between Capitol and
Senate Avenues,
June 7-11, 1839This marker dedicated at the 125th anniversary state convention, April 2-5, 1964.

Erected 1964.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 39° 46.616′ N, 86° 9.224′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of North Delaware Street and Fort Wayne Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Delaware Street. Located at the side entrance to the Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zerelda G. Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wilson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rep. Roberta West Nicholson (about 600 feet away); Glencoe Building (about 700 feet away); 800 North Pennsylvania Street (about 700 feet away); American Legion Mall

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(about 700 feet away); Indiana World War II Memorial (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named American Legion Mall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . .
1. History of the Central Christian Church. The church boasts a history dating to 1832 with many notable congregation members. (Submitted on January 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Central Christian Church (Indianapolis, Indiana). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Marker at the Entrance to the Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2007

2. Marker at the Entrance to the Church

Central Christian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

3. Central Christian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,291 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.