About First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located at 138 WEST 1ST STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402. You can reach First Lutheran Church at +19372227849.
First Lutheran Church (Dayton, Ohio)
First Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church in downtown Dayton, Ohio, United States. Constructed in the 1900s for a large congregation, its architecture includes numerous elements seen in older grand churches, and it has been named a historic site.
Where is First Lutheran Church located?
First Lutheran Church is located at 138 WEST 1ST STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402. The building sits at coordinates 39.76188, -84.19504, placing it in Dayton, OH 45402.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 220 ft
- Public parking 315 ft
- The Arts Garage 338 ft
- Public parking 436 ft
- Public parking 512 ft
- Table 33 · american 591 ft
- The Flying Pizza · pizza 636 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 22, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Lutheran Church
The ZIP code 45402 area around First Lutheran Church is home to 10,438 residents with a median household income of $44,225 and a median age of 36.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First Lutheran Church
Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.
- About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
- Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
First Lutheran Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First Lutheran Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 83002011, added to the Register on 1983-03-29.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Lutheran Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Lutheran Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Your Sunday at First Lutheran Church
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Questions and answers about First Lutheran Church
- What denomination is First Lutheran Church?
- This church is part of the Lutheran tradition.
- Where is First Lutheran Church located?
- First Lutheran Church is located at 138 WEST 1ST STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402.
- Is First Lutheran Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 83002011, added 1983-03-29.
- What is the architecture of First Lutheran Church?
- First Lutheran Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Pretzinger.
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