About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 101 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET, Raleigh, NC, 27601. First Baptist Church was founded in 1859. You can reach First Baptist Church at +19198321649.
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 101 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET, Raleigh, NC, 27601. The building sits at coordinates 35.77942, -78.63804, placing it in Raleigh, NC 27601.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 220 ft
- Alexander Square Parking Deck 259 ft
- Wilmington Station Parking Deck 315 ft
- Public parking 384 ft
- Public parking 659 ft
- Centro · mexican 95 ft
- Gravy Italian-American Kitchen · italian 335 ft
- Sitti Authentic Lebanese · lebanese 384 ft
- Morning Times 518 ft
- The Remedy Diner 522 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 13, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 27601 area around First Baptist Church is home to 10,801 residents with a median household income of $63,218 and a median age of 31.6 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 101 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET, Raleigh, NC, 27601.
- When was First Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1859.
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