First Missionary Baptist Church, Little Rock

Name: First Missionary Baptist Church
Address: Little Rock, United States

#123 among attractions in Little Rock

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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First Missionary Baptist Church, Little Rock

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The First Missionary Baptist Church is a Gothic Revival style church located at 701 South Gaines Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was built in 1882, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is home to one of the oldest African-American congregations in the state, first organized in 1845. ()

Built: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 34°44'35"N, 92°16'41"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Simmons Bank Arena, Dickey-Stephens Park, Statehouse Convention Center, Arkansas Arts Center.

1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Simmons Bank Arena, Little Rock
29 min walk • Simmons Bank Arena, a hub of entertainment in North Little Rock, Arkansas, stands as a modern coliseum for a variety of events, from electrifying concerts to competitive sporting events. This multifunctional arena, situated on the north bank of the Arkansas River, is...
0.9 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock
24 min walk • Dickey–Stephens Park is a baseball park in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The ballpark is primarily used for baseball and serves as the home for the Arkansas Travelers of the Texas League. The capacity of the ballpark is 7,200 which includes 5,800 fixed seats capacity and 1,500 on the berms.
0.6 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
15 min walk • The Statehouse Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. containing approximately 220,000 square feet of space. A 650-space parking deck is located only one block south of the convention center.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock
20 min walk • The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, formerly known as the Arkansas Arts Center, is an art museum located in MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum will undergo an expansion and renovation in 2018–2022.
~1860 ftS
Cemetery
Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock
9 min walk • Mount Holly Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in the Quapaw Quarter area of downtown Little Rock in the U.S. state of Arkansas, and is the burial place for numerous Arkansans of note. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and has been nicknamed "The Westminster Abbey of Arkansas".
~940 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock
5 min walk • The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is a nationally-accredited, world-class Department of Arkansas Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock
11 min walk • Arkansas Repertory Theatre is the longest-running nonprofit resident theater in Arkansas. It is affiliated with Actors' Equity Association and offers a year-round season. The Rep is housed in a 377-seat facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was founded in 1976 by Cliff Fannin Baker. The Rep's Executive Artistic Director is Will Trice.
1.1 miE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Park
Arkansas River Trail System, Little Rock
29 min walk • The Arkansas River Trail is a rail trail that runs 17 miles in along both sides of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas.
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Theater
Robinson Center, Little Rock
12 min walk • The Robinson Center is a performance, convention, and exhibition space at Statehouse Plaza in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
~1370 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First United Methodist Church, Little Rock
7 min walk • The First United Methodist Church is a historic church at 723 Center Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a large brick building, designed by Frank W. Gibb and built in 1899–1900.
~1000 ftNW
Library
Arkansas State Library, Little Rock
5 min walk • Arkansas State Library is a special library that operates as a state agency under the Arkansas Department of Education within Arkansas state government. It provides information resources for state agencies, legislators and legislative staffs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Missionary Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Simmons Tower, Little Rock (4 min walk), Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock (5 min walk), Arkansas State Library, Little Rock (5 min walk), First United Methodist Church, Little Rock (7 min walk).

How to get to First Missionary Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Missionary Baptist Church:

Tram

2nd Street & Center Street • Lines: Blue, Green (11 min walk)
West Markham Street & Scott Street • Lines: Blue, Green (16 min walk)

Bus

Central Arkansas Transit Authority Bus Terminal (15 min walk)
Greyhound.. Little Rock. AR (25 min walk)

Train

Little Rock (19 min walk)