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Unity Church
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National Register of Historic Places

Unity Church

On the National Register since 198244 years
Listed 1982Mattoon

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Unity Church

Unity Church, at 220 Western Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 19, 1982. It was among the first 2 of Mattoon’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and religion, at the local level.

What it isChurch building in Mattoon, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 34 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes

220 Western Ave., Mattoon · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Unity Church

Is Unity Church on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 19, 1982 (Register number 82002522).

Is Unity Church a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Unity Church?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Unity Church?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 34 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28891902 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.