About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 126 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bridgeport, CT, 06604. First Baptist Church was founded in 1893. You can reach First Baptist Church at +12033350234.
First Baptist Church through the years
- 1893 Founded
- 1990-02-22 Added to the National Register
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 126 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bridgeport, CT, 06604. The building sits at coordinates 41.17667, -73.19754, placing it in Bridgeport, CT 06604.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 06604 area around First Baptist Church is home to 28,264 residents with a median household income of $42,282 and a median age of 38.9 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.
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 90000154, added to the Register on 1990-02-22.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Richardsonian Romanesque tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Central Lansing United Methodist Church Lansing, MI
- Central Presbyterian Church Denver, CO
- Church of the Epiphany Chicago, IL · est. 1885
- Saint Luke's United Methodist Church Dubuque, IA
- Central Presbyterian Church St Paul, MN
Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1893 are indexed in Churches List.
- First Presbyterian Church Oshkosh, WI
- Saint Peter Catholic Church Charlotte, NC
- Bedford Baptist Church Cleveland, OH
- Andrews United Methodist Church Brooklyn, NY
- Wissahickon Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
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 126 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bridgeport, CT, 06604.
- When was First Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1893.
- Is First Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 90000154, added 1990-02-22.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church?
- First Baptist Church is a Richardsonian Romanesque building, designed by Joseph Northrup.
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