First Baptist Church, Bakersfield

Name: First Baptist Church
Address: Bakersfield, United States

#12 among attractions in Bakersfield

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The First Baptist Church, also known as the Bell Towers, is a historic church complex built in 1931 in Bakersfield, California and presently used as an office building. The structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 2, 1979. ()

Built: 1931 (93 years ago)Coordinates: 35°22'26"N, 119°0'58"W

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Central Bakersfield (Downtown Bakersfield)Bakersfield United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Bakersfield City Hall, Fox Theater, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Beale Park.

~940 ftW
City hall
Bakersfield City Hall, Bakersfield
5 min walk • Bakersfield City Hall is the center of government for the City of Bakersfield, California. It houses the Mayor's office and the City Council chambers. It is located in the Civic Center, Downtown.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Fox Theater, Bakersfield
11 min walk • The Fox Theater is located at 2001 H Street in Downtown Bakersfield, California. The theater, which opened on Christmas Day, 1930, is a historic performing arts and community events center located in downtown Bakersfield, and hosts a variety of events, ranging from ballets...
~1510 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield
8 min walk • The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science is a natural history museum in Bakersfield, California. It is located in the Arts district, downtown. The museum focuses on three areas: Geology, Anthropology, and Paleontology.
0.9 miSW
Park
Beale Park, Bakersfield
25 min walk • Beale Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. It is Bakersfield’s first park, located on Oleander St.
~1010 ftSE
Convention center, Theater
Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield
5 min walk • The Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center is a performing arts theater and convention facility located in Bakersfield, California. It is adjacent to the Mechanics Bank Arena.
0.5 miNE
Park
Central Park, Bakersfield
13 min walk • Mill Creek is a linear park located in Bakersfield, California. It runs along the Kern Island Canal between Golden State Avenue and California Avenue in downtown, although there is a gap between 19th Street and the BNSF railroad yard. The center of the park is Central Park, the only park in downtown.
0.5 miE
Memorial
Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield
12 min walk • The Kern Veterans Memorial is a monument located in Kern County, California. It honors all Kern County residents who served in the armed forces, both in peacetime and in war. It is located in downtown Bakersfield, at the corner of Truxtun Ave. and S St.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield
12 min walk • The Bakersfield Museum of Art is an art museum, in Bakersfield, California. It is located in Central Park, on the corner of 19th St. and R St.
~1820 ftSE
Park
McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield
9 min walk • The McMurtrey Aquatic Center is a swimming, diving, and recreational facility in the City of Bakersfield, California, USA. It is located near Centennial Garden, newly renamed "Rabobank Arena", in downtown Bakersfield.
0.5 miW
35°22'23"N • 119°1'30"W
Unity Church of Bakersfield, Bakersfield
13 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
~1820 ftE
Library
Kern County Library, Bakersfield
9 min walk • The Kern County Library is a public library system serving the residents of Kern County, California. The library system is headquartered at the Beale Memorial Library in Downtown Bakersfield. There are additional branches located throughout Kern County.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Bakersfield City Hall, Bakersfield (5 min walk), Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield (5 min walk), Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield (8 min walk), Education District, Bakersfield (8 min walk).

How to get to First Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Baptist Church:

Bus

G • Lines: 42 (10 min walk)
B • Lines: 81 (10 min walk)

Train

Bakersfield (12 min walk)