About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 309 EAST ADAMS STREET, Muncie, IN, 47305. You can reach First Baptist Church at +17652847749.
First Baptist Church (Muncie, Indiana)
First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at 309 E. Adams Street in Muncie, Indiana. The Late Gothic Revival building was designed by Samuel Hannaford & Sons and constructed in 1928–1929 by Morrow & Morrow. It is constructed of Indiana limestone and has a cruciform plan. It features and engaged five-story tower.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 309 EAST ADAMS STREET, Muncie, IN, 47305. The building sits at coordinates 40.19184, -85.38410, placing it in Muncie, IN 47305.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 47305 area around First Baptist Church is home to 3,193 residents with a median household income of $29,345 and a median age of 43.2 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 88002125, added to the Register on 1988-11-14.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church →
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 309 EAST ADAMS STREET, Muncie, IN, 47305.
- Is First Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 88002125, added 1988-11-14.
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