First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, Washington D.C.

Name: First Baptist Church of the City of Washington
Address: 1328 16th St NW, Washington D.C., 20036, United States
Telephone: +1 202-387-2206

#395 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

First Baptist Church of the City of Washington

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First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, Washington D.C.

Facts and practical information

The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C. is a Baptist church at 1328 16th Street NW, nine blocks north of the White House. It is affiliated with the District of Columbia Baptist Convention. The church is also considered the parent organization to the First Colored Baptist Church of Washington, D.C. which was later renamed Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. It was originally organized in 1801. ()

Completed: 1955 (69 years ago)Coordinates: 38°54'31"N, 77°2'14"W

Address

1328 16th St NWNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. 20036 United States

Contact

+1 202-387-2206

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Day trips

First Baptist Church of the City of Washington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Halo, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Foundry United Methodist Church, Charles Sumner School.

~1140 ftNE
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~1160 ftSW
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~570 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington D.C.
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~950 ftS
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Charles Sumner School, Washington D.C.
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~510 ftS
Park
Scott Circle, Washington D.C.
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~620 ftSE
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Samuel Hahnemann Monument, Washington D.C.
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~850 ftE
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Grace Reformed Church, Washington D.C.
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~1610 ftSW
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M Street, Washington D.C.
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~630 ftN
Park
Stead Park, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Stead Park is a 1.5-acre municipal park located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Among its facilities are Stead Recreation Center, located at 1625 P Street NW; a lighted basketball court; an athletic field with a 60-foot baseball diamond; and a playground.
~510 ftS
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott, Washington D.C.
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St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is First Baptist Church of the City of Washington open?

First Baptist Church of the City of Washington is open:

Monday 7 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 9 pm
Thursday 7 am - 9 pm
Friday 7 am - 9 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
Sunday 8 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to First Baptist Church of the City of Washington?

Nearby attractions include Robert Simpson Woodward House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Daniel Webster Memorial, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Scott Circle, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to First Baptist Church of the City of Washington by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Baptist Church of the City of Washington:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (10 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (10 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (15 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (22 min walk)