About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 105 Main St., Richmond, VA, 23230. You can reach First Baptist Church at +18042033000.
First Baptist Church is one of 444 churches we list in Richmond, among 10,236 across Virginia. It falls within Henrico County and the Richmond, VA metro area. It is counted among 150 Baptist Churches churches in Richmond, part of 2,742 in the Baptist Churches tradition across Virginia. Its design is attributed to Thomas Ustick Walter.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 105 Main St., Richmond, VA, 23230. The building sits at coordinates 37.54221, -77.44341, placing it in Richmond, VA 23230.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 105 Main St., Richmond, VA, 23230
- Coordinates
- 37.542207, -77.443413
- Latitude
- 37.542207
- Longitude
- -77.443413
- Directions
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The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 23230 area around First Baptist Church is home to 7,696 residents with a median household income of $73,024 and a median age of 37.0 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 69000349, added to the Register on 1969-04-16.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Greek Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland Tn Cleveland, TN
- Evangelical Baptist Church Laconia, NH
- Stony Lane Six Principle Baptist Church North Kingston, RI · est. 1703
- Kingston Presbyterian Church Conway, SC
- Church of Christ Los Angeles, CA
First Baptist Church by the numbers
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 105 Main St., Richmond, VA, 23230.
- Is First Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 69000349, added 1969-04-16.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church?
- First Baptist Church is a Greek Revival architecture building, designed by Thomas Ustick Walter.
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