About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 111 SOUTH 7TH STREET, Muskogee, OK, 74401. You can reach First Baptist Church at +19186823496.
First Baptist Church (Muskogee, Oklahoma)
The First Baptist Church is a historic church building in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The church was built in 1903 and was the first church building for the African-American population of Muskogee County. It was built in a Romanesque Revival style. It features two asymmetrical, crenelated towers and a steeply pitched gabled roof. The building is clad in two types of red brick. The two types of brick are separated by a rusticated limestone belt course. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 for architectural significance and for its importance in local African-American history.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 111 SOUTH 7TH STREET, Muskogee, OK, 74401. The building sits at coordinates 35.75041, -95.37830, placing it in Muskogee, OK 74401.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 74401 area around First Baptist Church is home to 15,921 residents with a median household income of $39,845 and a median age of 38.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First Baptist Church
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
First Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 84003164, added to the Register on 1984-09-25.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church →
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church
- What denomination is First Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church located?
- First Baptist Church is located at 111 SOUTH 7TH STREET, Muskogee, OK, 74401.
- Is First Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 84003164, added 1984-09-25.
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