Leigh Street Baptist Church, Richmond

Name: Leigh Street Baptist Church
Address: 517 N 25th St, Richmond, 23223-6535, United States
Telephone: +1 804-648-0415

#123 among attractions in Richmond

Greek Revival architecture, Church

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Leigh Street Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist church in Church Hill North Historic District which is in Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architect Samuel Sloan and built between 1854 and 1857. It is a three-story, Greek Revival style stuccoed brick structure. It features a Grecian Doric, pedimented portico with six fluted columns and a full entablature which continues around the side of the church. Additions were made in 1911, 1917, and 1930. ()

Built: 1854 (170 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'2"N, 77°24'58"W

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517 N 25th StChurch HillRichmond 23223-6535 United States

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+1 804-648-0415

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Holocaust Museum, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The National.

1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
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0.6 miW
Powerful museum with free admission
Virginia Holocaust Museum, Richmond
15 min walk • The Virginia Holocaust Museum is a public history museum located in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The museum is dedicated to depicting the Holocaust through the personal stories of its victims.
0.6 miW
Photos, memorabilia and a Raven Room
Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond
15 min walk • The Poe Museum or the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, is a museum located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States, dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe.
1.2 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
31 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.
~1360 ftSW
Historic place with costumed tour guides
St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond
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0.8 miW
Bridge
James River Bridge, Richmond
20 min walk • The James River Bridge carries Interstate 95 across the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
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Greek Revival architecture, Church
First African Baptist Church, Richmond
21 min walk • The First African Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia is a prominent Black church. Founded in 1841, its members initially included both slaves and freedmen. It has since had a major influence on the local black community. At one point, it was one of the largest Protestant churches in the United States.
0.6 miSE
Park, Garden, Playground
Chimborazo Park, Richmond
16 min walk • Chimborazo Park is a park and historic land site in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Created in 1874, the park was the site of Chimborazo Hospital, one of the world's largest military hospitals.
1.2 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
32 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
~1990 ftNE
Greek Revival architecture, Church
Fourth Baptist Church, Richmond
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0.4 miW
Church
Trinity Methodist Church, Richmond
11 min walk • Trinity Methodist Church, also known as Trinity United Methodist Church and New Light Baptist Church, is a historic Methodist church located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built between 1859 and 1875, and is a three-story, Italianate style stuccoed brick structure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leigh Street Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Springfield School, Richmond (1 min walk), St Patrick's Catholic Church, Richmond (7 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond (7 min walk), Union Hill, Richmond (9 min walk).

How to get to Leigh Street Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leigh Street Baptist Church:

Train

Richmond Main Street (19 min walk)

Bus

G • Lines: 7A, 7B (28 min walk)
H • Lines: 12 (28 min walk)