About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 211 WEST MAIN STREET, Forest City, NC, 28043. First Baptist Church was founded in 1915. You can reach First Baptist Church at +18282456626.
First Baptist Church through the years
- 1915 Founded
- 1989-09-14 Added to the National Register
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 211 WEST MAIN STREET, Forest City, NC, 28043. The building sits at coordinates 35.33471, -81.86843, placing it in Forest City, NC 28043.
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 89001417, added to the Register on 1989-09-14.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Neoclassical architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint George Orthodox Church Orlando, FL · est. 1926
- St. William Philadelphia, PA · est. 1956
- First Presbyterian Church Valdosta, GA
- First Community Baptist Church Chicago, IL · est. 1899
- Saint John Baptist Church Houston, TX
Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1915 are indexed in Churches List.
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI
- Trinity Cathedral Phoenix, AZ
- Saint Matthias Church Chicago, IL
- Holy Cross Church Chicago, IL
- Bulgarian Orthodox Church Chicago, IL
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 211 WEST MAIN STREET, Forest City, NC, 28043.
- When was First Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1915.
- Is First Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 89001417, added 1989-09-14.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church?
- First Baptist Church is a Neoclassical architecture building, designed by Q6138508.
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