First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Jacksonville

Name: First Baptist Church of Jacksonville
Address: 119 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, 32202, United States
Telephone: +1 904-356-6077

#49 among attractions in Jacksonville

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Facts and practical information

The First Baptist Church of Jacksonville is a Southern Baptist megachurch in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. As of 2014, First Baptist Church has 28,000 members and an average attendance of around 3,000 for Sunday services. The main Downtown Campus comprises several square blocks of property connected by above-ground crosswalks. The campus includes several auditoriums for services, a Sunday school building, and facilities for First Baptist Academy, a private K-12 school. ()

Coordinates: 30°19'56"N, 81°39'30"W

Address

119 W Beaver StDowntown JacksonvilleJacksonville 32202 United States

Contact

+1 904-356-6077

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

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 121 Financial Ballpark.

~1840 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
9 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
14 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
24 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
27 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
~1090 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
6 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
12 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
1.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Historical place
J. P. Small Memorial Stadium, Jacksonville
36 min walk • J. P. Small Memorial Stadium is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is located in the Durkeeville community in northwest Jacksonville. Constructed in 1912 and rebuilt in 1936, it was the city's first municipal recreation field, and served as its primary baseball park before the construction of Wolfson Park in 1954.
~820 ftS
City hall, Architecture
St. James Building, Jacksonville
4 min walk • The St. James Building is a historic building in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, currently housing Jacksonville City Hall. It was designed by architect Henry John Klutho and opened in 1912. One of many structures in downtown Jacksonville designed by Klutho after the Great Fire of 1901, it is considered his Prairie School masterpiece.
~1320 ftS
Park, Playground
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville
7 min walk • James Weldon Johnson Park is a 1.54-acre public park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Originally a village green, it was the first and is the oldest park in the city.
~1450 ftNE
Park
Springfield Park, Jacksonville
8 min walk • Springfield Park is a public park in Jacksonville, Florida, on the southern bounds of the historic neighborhood of Springfield. It is part of a network of parks that parallel Hogan's Creek.
0.4 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Cathedral, Jacksonville
10 min walk • St. John's Cathedral is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. One of the oldest congregations in Jacksonville, it became the seat of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Florida in 1951. The current building dates to 1906.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Baptist Church of Jacksonville?

Nearby attractions include St. James Building, Jacksonville (4 min walk), Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville (6 min walk), 310 West Church Street Apartments, Jacksonville (6 min walk), Memorial Park, Jacksonville (6 min walk).

How to get to First Baptist Church of Jacksonville by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Baptist Church of Jacksonville:

Bus

Bay P • Lines: 1, 17, 18, 3, 5, 5A, 5B (2 min walk)
Bay S • Lines: 200, 4, 86, Nassau Express Select (2 min walk)

Train

Rosa Parks (2 min walk)
James Weldon Johnson Park (6 min walk)