About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 201 NORTH HIGH STREET, Salem, IN, 47167. First Baptist Church was founded in 1900. You can reach First Baptist Church at +18128835460.
First Baptist Church through the years
- 1900 Founded
- 1985-03-21 Added to the National Register
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 201 NORTH HIGH STREET, Salem, IN, 47167. The building sits at coordinates 38.60689, -86.09937, placing it in Salem, IN 47167.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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 85000602, added to the Register on 1985-03-21.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- Old St. Patricks Chicago, IL
- St John Neumann Shrine Philadelphia, PA · est. 1847
- Saint Peter's Cathedral Scranton, PA · est. 1884
- Ascension Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1897
Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1900 are indexed in Churches List.
- First Baptist Church Philadelphia, PA
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church Newport, RI
- First Presbyterian Church Raleigh, NC
- First Presbyterian Church Raleigh, NC
- Advent Lutheran Church New York City, NY
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 201 NORTH HIGH STREET, Salem, IN, 47167.
- When was First Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1900.
- Is First Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 85000602, added 1985-03-21.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church?
- First Baptist Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building.
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