Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Historic Salem #21: First Congregational Church

700 Marion Street NE

IMG_5099 First Congregational Church in Salem, Oregon on January 27, 2007
First Congregational Church on January 27, 2007

The original First Congregational Church was built in 1852 at the corner of Center and Liberty. This church was built in 1941. This is the site of A. C. Gilbert's childhood home. The First Congregational Church is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

IMG_5100 First Congregational Church in Salem, Oregon on January 27, 2007
First Congregational Church on January 27, 2007

Additional Links:
First Congregational, United Church of Christ at Salem Online History

IMG_5097 First Congregational Church Cornerstone in Salem, Oregon on January 27, 2007
First Congregational Church Cornerstone on January 27, 2007

Historical Photos:
First Congregational Church at Center & Liberty, 1863-1905 (Oregon State Library)
First Congregational Church at Center & Liberty (Oregon State Library)
First Congregational Church, March 1952 (Salem Public Library)

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