First Baptist Church, Portland

#114 among attractions in Portland

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Facts and practical information

The First Baptist Church is a Baptist church congregation currently meeting at 360 Canco Road in Portland, Maine. It met for many years in a now-demolished 1867 church building on Congress Street, where the Top of the Old Port Parking Lot is now located. That building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, and was removed in 2015. ()

Built: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'37"N, 70°15'20"W

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Downtown PortlandPortland United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Cross Insurance Arena, Time and Temperature Building, Monument Square, Portland Museum of Art.

0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Theater, Sport
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland
10 min walk • Cross Insurance Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Portland, Maine. Built in 1977, at a cost of US$8 million, it is the home arena for the Maine Mariners of the ECHL.
~1400 ftSW
Cycling, Bike path
Time and Temperature Building, Portland
7 min walk • The Time and Temperature Building, originally known as the Chapman Building, and officially 477 Congress Street, is a fourteen-story office building in downtown Portland, Maine.
~1250 ftSW
Square
Monument Square, Portland
7 min walk • Monument Square is a town square located in downtown Portland, Maine, about halfway between the East Bayside and Old Port neighorhoods.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Performing arts
Portland Museum of Art, Portland
15 min walk • The Portland Museum of Art, or PMA, is the largest and oldest public art institution in the U.S. state of Maine. Founded as the Portland Society of Art in 1882. It is located in the downtown area known as The Arts District in Portland, Maine.
~630 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland
4 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a historic cathedral at 307 Congress Street in Portland, Maine that serves as seat of the Diocese of Portland. The pastor is Bishop Robert Deeley, and the rector is Father Seamus Griesbach.
~1710 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Portland
9 min walk • The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a historic house and museum in Portland, Maine, United States. It is located at 489 Congress Street and is operated by the Maine Historical Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and administratively added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
~1030 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Maine Historical Society, Portland
5 min walk • The Maine Historical Society is the official state historical society of Maine. It is located at 489 Congress Street in downtown Portland.
~940 ftSW
Church
First Parish Church, Portland
5 min walk • First Parish Church is an historic church at 425 Congress Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1825 for a congregation established in 1674, it is the oldest church building in the city, and one of its finest examples of Federal period architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~340 ftSE
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Lincoln Park, Portland
2 min walk • Lincoln Park is a 1.8-acre urban park in downtown Portland, Maine. Created in 1866 following the 1866 Great Fire which burned down most of the buildings of Portland, it was named in honor of former President Abraham Lincoln.
~580 ftSW
City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
3 min walk • Portland City Hall is the center of city government in Portland, Maine. It is located at 389 Congress Street, and is set in a prominent rise, anchoring a cluster of civic buildings at the eastern end of Portland's downtown.
~570 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
3 min walk • Merrill Auditorium is a 1,908-seat auditorium located in Portland, Maine, United States. Originally known as Portland City Hall Auditorium, it is located in the eastern section of Portland City Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Lincoln Park, Portland (2 min walk), Franklin Towers, Portland (3 min walk), Pullen Fountain, Portland (3 min walk), Merrill Auditorium, Portland (3 min walk).

How to get to First Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Baptist Church:

Bus

City Hall - Congress St. • Lines: 9B (3 min walk)
City Hall • Lines: 9A (4 min walk)

Ferry

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal (13 min walk)