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
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, 1839
Erected 1964.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
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); The Sylvania (about 700 feet away); American Legion Mall
this page online
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.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2007
2. Marker at the Entrance to the Church
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 1,405 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
