First Baptist Church, Richmond

Name: First Baptist Church
Address: Richmond, United States

#135 among attractions in Richmond

Greek Revival architecture, Church

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First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Established in 1780, the church is currently located on the corner of Monument Avenue and Arthur Ashe Boulevard. The current senior minister is the Rev. Dr. Jim Somerville, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Washington, D.C. ()

Built: 1839 (185 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'22"N, 77°25'53"W

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Downtown Richmond (Biotech and MCV District)Richmond United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Virginia State Capitol, Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Washington Monument, White House of the Confederacy.

~670 ftW
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
4 min walk • The Virginia State Capitol, a historical beacon in the heart of Richmond, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of American democracy. Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, in collaboration with French architect Charles-Louis...
0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
11 min walk • Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one.
~750 ftW
Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond
4 min walk • The Virginia Washington Monument, also known as the Washington Monument, is a 19th-century neoclassical statue of George Washington located on the public square in Richmond, Virginia.
~700 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
White House of the Confederacy, Richmond
4 min walk • The White House of the Confederacy is a historic house located in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Built in 1818, it was the main executive residence of the sole President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, from August 1861 until April 1865.
~1430 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
7 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.
~880 ftW
Memorial
Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond
5 min walk • The Virginia Women's Monument is a state memorial in Richmond, Virginia commemorating the contributions of Virginia women to the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America.
~1150 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond
6 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Located directly across the street from the Virginia State Capitol, it has long been a popular house of worship for political figures, including General Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Davis was a member.
~420 ftW
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
3 min walk • Old City Hall, known formerly as City Hall, is the former city hall of Richmond, Virginia that was designed by Elijah E. Myers. It served as City Hall from its completion in 1894 through the 1970s.
~680 ftNE
Museum offering many views on the war
American Civil War Museum, Richmond
4 min walk • The American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War. The museum operates three sites: The White House of the Confederacy, American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, and American Civil War Museum at Appomattox.
~770 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
4 min walk • The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
22 min walk • Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Executive Mansion, Richmond (3 min walk), Old City Hall, Richmond (3 min walk), Monumental Church, Richmond (3 min walk), Morson's Row, Richmond (3 min walk).

How to get to First Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Baptist Church:

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (5 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (5 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (10 min walk)