Jensen Beach Christian Church, Gothic Revival church in Jensen Beach, Florida
Jensen Beach Christian Church is a church building constructed with concrete blocks made on site to create a stone-like exterior appearance. The structure displays Gothic Revival architectural features and has been a landmark in this coastal community since the early 20th century.
The building was completed in 1912 and received major support from railway developer Henry Morrison Flagler, who donated the pulpit and pews. The church initially served as Jensen Union Church before being renamed Jensen Beach Christian Church in 1962.
The building served multiple Protestant denominations throughout its history, starting as Jensen Union Church before becoming Jensen Beach Christian Church in 1962.
The building is located on N.E. Church Street and is easy to reach when exploring the area. The church welcomes visitors and offers an accessible way to experience early regional architecture and its role in the community's past.
The building has changed colors multiple times over the decades, from its original unpainted state through white and yellow with gray trim, before returning to white. These color shifts reflect different phases in the church's life and how it adapted over time.
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