About First Baptist Church Cambridge
First Baptist Church Cambridge is a Baptist Churches church located at 5 MAGAZINE STREET, Cambridge, MA, 02139. First Baptist Church Cambridge was founded in 1881. You can reach First Baptist Church Cambridge at +16173543062.
First Baptist Church (Cambridge, Massachusetts)
The First Baptist Church is a historic American Baptist church at Magazine and River Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts within Central Square. In 1817 the church congregation was founded in the home of James Hovey. In 1844 several members of First Baptist Church left to found nearby Old Cambridge Baptist Church. First Baptist Church's current Gothic building was constructed in 1881 to a design by Hartwell and Richardson. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
First Baptist Church Cambridge through the years
- 1881 Founded
- 1975-04-14 Added to the National Register
Where is First Baptist Church Cambridge located?
First Baptist Church Cambridge is located at 5 MAGAZINE STREET, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The building sits at coordinates 42.36484, -71.10520, placing it in Cambridge, MA 02139.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 276 ft
- Private parking 295 ft
- Customers free parking 305 ft
- Private parking 318 ft
- City Lot 8 400 ft
- River St @ Green St · MBTA 89 ft
- Stop Position 161 ft
- Western Ave @ Green St · MBTA 174 ft
- Green St @ Magazine St · MBTA 217 ft
- Central Square · MBTA 417 ft
- Andala Coffee House · arab 154 ft
- India Pavilion · indian 236 ft
- Chilacates 400 ft
- bb.q Chicken · korean, chicken 449 ft
- Shanghai Fresh · asian 568 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 31, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church Cambridge
The ZIP code 02139 area around First Baptist Church Cambridge is home to 39,856 residents with a median household income of $117,124 and a median age of 29.8 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 Cambridge
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 Cambridge on the National Register of Historic Places
First Baptist Church Cambridge is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 75000249, added to the Register on 1975-04-14.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church Cambridge →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church Cambridge
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
Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Church Cambridge
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1881 are indexed in Churches List.
- Church of God at West Anderson Anderson, IN
- Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church Chicago, IL
- All Saints Episcopal Church Valley City, ND
- Cathedral of St. Andrew Little Rock, AR
- Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral Green Bay, WI
Your Sunday at First Baptist Church Cambridge
First Baptist Church Cambridge by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church Cambridge
- What denomination is First Baptist Church Cambridge?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church Cambridge located?
- First Baptist Church Cambridge is located at 5 MAGAZINE STREET, Cambridge, MA, 02139.
- When was First Baptist Church Cambridge founded?
- Founded in 1881.
- Is First Baptist Church Cambridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 75000249, added 1975-04-14.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church Cambridge?
- First Baptist Church Cambridge is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Hartwell and Richardson.
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