First Congregational Church (Manitou Springs, Colorado)

First Congregational Church (also called the Community Congregational Church) is a historic church at 101 Pawnee Avenue in Manitou Springs, Colorado.[2] Completed in August 1880, it was the first church built in Manitou Springs and is the oldest continuously operated Congregational church in Colorado. Due to an influx of tourists during the summer, it was enlarged in 1891.[3] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[2]

First Congregational Church
Location101 Pawnee Ave., Manitou Springs, Colorado
Coordinates38°51′23″N 104°54′47″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1880 (1880)
ArchitectRoeschlaub, Robert A.; Gillis & Snider
Architectural styleGothic
NRHP reference No.79000606[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 16, 1979
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Manitou Springs Historic District
First Congregational Church - Manitou Mineral Springs - Manitou Springs Bridges - Midland Railroad - Midland Railroad Roundhouse - Manitou Post Office - Wheeler Bank - See also Historic buildings list
Historic hotels, inns and lodging
Barker House - Briarhurst - Cliff House
Attractions
Cave of the Winds - Cliff Dwellings - Cog Railway - Miramont Castle - Pikes Peak - See also Manitou Springs Attractions
Events
Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon - Pikes Peak International Hill Climb - Pikes Peak Marathon - See also Manitou Springs Events
Schools
Manitou Springs School District 14 - Manitou Springs High School
Trails
Barr Trail - Manitou Incline
Other

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: First Congregational Church (Manitou Springs, Colorado)". National Park Service. October 16, 1979. Retrieved July 8, 2018. With accompanying photos
  3. Deborah Harrison; Manitou Springs Heritage Center (2012). Manitou Springs. Arcadia Publishing. p. 78. ISBN 978-0-7385-9596-2.


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