About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 48 MEETING STREET, Charleston, SC, 29401. You can reach First Baptist Church at +18437223896.
First Baptist Church is one of 225 churches we list in Charleston, among 8,431 across South Carolina. It falls within Charleston County and the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. It is counted among 68 Baptist Churches churches in Charleston, part of 3,316 in the Baptist Churches tradition across South Carolina. Its design is attributed to Robert Mills.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 48 MEETING STREET, Charleston, SC, 29401. The building sits at coordinates 32.77375, -79.93018, placing it in Charleston, SC 29401.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 29401 area around First Baptist Church is home to 8,895 residents with a median household income of $80,886 and a median age of 42.4 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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Greek Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland Tn Cleveland, TN
- Evangelical Baptist Church Laconia, NH
- Stony Lane Six Principle Baptist Church North Kingston, RI · est. 1703
- Kingston Presbyterian Church Conway, SC
- Church of Christ Los Angeles, CA
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 48 MEETING STREET, Charleston, SC, 29401.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church?
- First Baptist Church is a Greek Revival architecture building, designed by Robert Mills.
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