About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 1209 17TH STREET, Altoona, PA, 16601. You can reach First Baptist Church at +18149438162.
irst Baptist Church of Altoona is a Conservative Baptist, but upbeat church located in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. With programs for all ages, you will find a church where you are always welcome. Dr. Tyler Pepper, Senior Pastor; Pastor Phil Marshall, Associate Pastor.
First Baptist Church is one of 93 churches we list in Altoona, among 17,007 across Pennsylvania. It falls within Blair County and the Altoona, PA metro area. It is counted among 5 Baptist Churches churches in Altoona, part of 1,672 in the Baptist Churches tradition across Pennsylvania.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 1209 17TH STREET, Altoona, PA, 16601. The building sits at coordinates 40.51314, -78.40773, placing it in Altoona, PA 16601.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 1209 17TH Street, Altoona, PA, 16601
- Coordinates
- 40.513143, -78.407733
- Latitude
- 40.513143
- Longitude
- -78.407733
- Directions
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Decimal degrees, ready to paste into a GPS unit or any mapping app. The point is a street-level match on the address above.
- Public parking 597 ft
- Public parking 633 ft
- Public parking 751 ft
- Public parking 823 ft
- Public parking 991 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 28, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 16601 area around First Baptist Church is home to 33,169 residents with a median household income of $54,831 and a median age of 41.0 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.
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 1209 17TH STREET, Altoona, PA, 16601.
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