About Second Baptist Church of Detroit
Second Baptist Church of Detroit is a Baptist Churches church located at 441 MONROE STREET, Detroit, MI, 48226. You can reach Second Baptist Church of Detroit at +13139610920.
Second Baptist Church (Detroit)
The Second Baptist Church, located at 441 Monroe Street within Greektown in Detroit, Michigan, is the oldest African-American church in the Midwestern United States. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1974 listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Where is Second Baptist Church of Detroit located?
Second Baptist Church of Detroit is located at 441 MONROE STREET, Detroit, MI, 48226. The building sits at coordinates 42.33493, -83.04308, placing it in Detroit, MI 48226.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- 401 Monroe Street Lot 174 ft
- Public paid parking 299 ft
- 431 Macomb St Lot 312 ft
- 457 E Lafayette St Lot 322 ft
- 301 Monroe Street Lot 466 ft
- Greektown · Detroit People Mover 200 ft
- Greektown · Detroit People Mover 207 ft
- Lafayette / Beaubien (WB) · DDOT 410 ft
- Stop Position 427 ft
- Gratiot / Brush NS (NB) 476 ft
- Firebird Tavern 85 ft
- Fishbones 210 ft
- Europa Cafe · international 348 ft
- Pegasus Taverna · greek 427 ft
- Basement Burger Bar · burger 436 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 28, 2026.
The neighborhood around Second Baptist Church of Detroit
The ZIP code 48226 area around Second Baptist Church of Detroit is home to 6,926 residents with a median household income of $71,875 and a median age of 33.7 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 Second Baptist Church of Detroit
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Second Baptist Church of Detroit on the National Register of Historic Places
Second Baptist Church of Detroit is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 75000970, added to the Register on 1975-03-19.
Read the official NPS nomination for Second Baptist Church of Detroit →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Second Baptist Church of Detroit
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- First House of Prayer Church Chicago, IL · est. 1927
- Freeman Church of Chicago Chicago, IL · est. 1927
- House of Prayer Church Chicago, IL · est. 1890
- New Life Baptist Church Columbus, OH
- Chicago Milal Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at Second Baptist Church of Detroit
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Questions and answers about Second Baptist Church of Detroit
- What denomination is Second Baptist Church of Detroit?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Second Baptist Church of Detroit located?
- Second Baptist Church of Detroit is located at 441 MONROE STREET, Detroit, MI, 48226.
- Is Second Baptist Church of Detroit on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 75000970, added 1975-03-19.
- What is the architecture of Second Baptist Church of Detroit?
- Second Baptist Church of Detroit is a Gothic Revival building.
Photographs of Second Baptist Church of Detroit
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