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First Baptist Church

126 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bridgeport, CT 06604

About First Baptist Church


First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 126 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bridgeport, CT, 06604. You can reach First Baptist Church at +12033350234.

First Baptist Church is one of 179 churches we list in Bridgeport, among 2,835 across Connecticut. It falls within Fairfield County. It is counted among 22 Baptist Churches churches in Bridgeport, part of 291 in the Baptist Churches tradition across Connecticut. Its fabric is recorded as Richardsonian Romanesque.

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.

28,264 Residents in ZIP 06604
38.9 Median age
$42,282 Median household income

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.

First Baptist Church by the numbers


Richardsonian Romanesque Architectural tradition
Joseph Northrup Architect (Wikidata)

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.
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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