About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 419 11TH COURT WEST, Birmingham, AL, 35204. You can reach First Baptist Church at +12052522633.
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Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 419 11TH COURT WEST, Birmingham, AL, 35204. The building sits at coordinates 33.52223, -86.84281, placing it in Birmingham, AL 35204.
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 05000291, added to the Register on 2005-04-19.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
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 419 11TH COURT WEST, Birmingham, AL, 35204.
- Is First Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 05000291, added 2005-04-19.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church?
- First Baptist Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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