First Baptist Church in America, Providence

Name: First Baptist Church in America
Address: 75 N Main St, Providence, 02903-1307, United States
Telephone: +1 401-454-3418

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First Baptist Church in America, Providence

Facts and practical information

The First Baptist Church in America is the First Baptist Church of Providence, Rhode Island, also known as the First Baptist Meetinghouse. It is the oldest Baptist church congregation in the United States, founded in 1638 by Roger Williams in Providence, Rhode Island. The present church building was erected between 1774 and 75 and held its first meetings in May 1775. It is located at 75 North Main Street in Providence's College Hill neighborhood. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1775 (249 years ago)Coordinates: 41°49'39"N, 71°24'30"W

Address

75 N Main StCollege HillProvidence 02903-1307 United States

Contact

+1 401-454-3418

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Wickenden Street, Providence Place, The Arcade, Dunkin' Donuts Center.

0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Wickenden Street, Providence
22 min walk • Wickenden Street in Fox Point, Providence, Rhode Island is a popular destination for students of the area's colleges and schools.
0.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Providence Place, Providence
11 min walk • Providence Place is an American shopping mall in Providence, Rhode Island. With 1,400,000 sq ft of gross leasable area, it has been the largest shopping mall in Rhode Island since it opened in 1999.
~1410 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
The Arcade, Providence
7 min walk • The Westminster Arcade is a historic shopping center at 130 Westminster Street and 65 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island built in 1828. It is notable as the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States and has been lauded as a fine example of commercial Greek Revival architecture.
0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence
15 min walk • The Dunkin' Donuts Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
~930 ftN
Park, Lookout, View point
Prospect Terrace Park, Providence
5 min walk • Prospect Terrace Park is a park located on Congdon Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. The park was founded in 1869, on land that was given to the city by residents of the neighborhood. The park is known as "The Jewel of the City" for its dramatic elevated view of Downtown Providence.
~310 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery, Education
RISD Museum, Providence
2 min walk • The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design is an art museum integrated with the Rhode Island School of Design, in Providence, Rhode Island, US. The museum was co-founded with the school in 1877, and still shares multiple buildings and facilities.
~1080 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Visitor center
Roger Williams National Memorial, Providence
6 min walk • The Roger Williams National Memorial is a landscaped urban park located on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence, Rhode Island, established by minister Roger Williams in 1636.
0.4 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Avon Cinema, Providence
11 min walk • The Avon Cinema is an independent movie theater near Brown University on the East Side of Providence. The Avon's Art Deco styling dates from its opening in February 1938. The theater primarily screens independent, art house, and foreign films. The theatre has been owned by the same family since 1938. It seats 486 and has one screen.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence
13 min walk • The Providence Performing Arts Center, formerly Loew's State Theatre and Palace Concert Theater, is a multi-use not-for-profit theater located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
~1830 ftE
Theater
Rites and Reason Theatre, Providence
9 min walk • Rites and Reason Theatre is a theater within the Africana Studies department of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1970 by Professor George Houston Bass, and is one of the longest-running continuously producing black theaters in the United States.
~820 ftSE
Library, Architecture, Historical place
Providence Athenaeum, Providence
4 min walk • The Providence Athenaeum is an independent, member-supported subscription library in Providence, Rhode Island. The building is open to the public, but only members can check out items from the collection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is First Baptist Church in America open?

First Baptist Church in America is open:

Monday 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 9:30 am - 1 pm

Which popular attractions are close to First Baptist Church in America?

Nearby attractions include East Side Trolley Tunnel, Providence (2 min walk), East Side Railroad Tunnel, Providence (2 min walk), Fleur-de-lys Studios, Providence (2 min walk), Dr. George W. Carr House, Providence (2 min walk).

How to get to First Baptist Church in America by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Baptist Church in America:

Bus

Memorial and Exchange • Lines: 12x, 14, 21, 30, 65x, 95x (6 min walk)
Kennedy Plaza Stop Y • Lines: 49, 60 (6 min walk)

Train

Providence (8 min walk)