About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 99 NORTH SALISBURY STREET, Raleigh, NC, 27603. First Baptist Church was founded in 1859. You can reach First Baptist Church at +19198324485.
First Baptist Church (Raleigh, North Carolina)
First Baptist Church of Raleigh is located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The church was the first Baptist church in the city of Raleigh, organized in 1812, and is one of the oldest churches in the area. The church is located on 99 North Salisbury Street, directly across the street from the North Carolina State Capitol. First Baptist Church is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF).
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 99 NORTH SALISBURY STREET, Raleigh, NC, 27603. The building sits at coordinates 35.78090, -78.64083, placing it in Raleigh, NC 27603.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Lot 22 115 ft
- Public parking 151 ft
- Lot 22 239 ft
- Deck 77 351 ft
- Public parking 417 ft
- Edenton Street & Salisbury Street · GoRaleigh;GoTriangle 187 ft
- Edenton Street & Salisbury Street · GoRaleigh;GoTriangle 207 ft
- Salisbury St at W Edenton St · GoRaleigh 302 ft
- Salisbury Street & Morgan Street · GoRaleigh;GoTriangle 417 ft
- Edenton Street & McDowell Street · GoRaleigh;GoTriangle 427 ft
- Libations 317 945 ft
- Centro · mexican 948 ft
- Death & Taxes 981 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 12, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 27603 area around First Baptist Church is home to 53,535 residents with a median household income of $84,569 and a median age of 34.9 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.
Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1859 are indexed in Churches List.
- Frankford Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- Bethlehem Baptist Church Savannah, GA
- First Baptist Church Raleigh, NC
- Saint Clement's Episcopal Church Philadelphia, PA
Your Sunday at First Baptist Church
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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 99 NORTH SALISBURY STREET, Raleigh, NC, 27603.
- When was First Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1859.
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