About First Baptist Church of America
First Baptist Church of America is a Baptist Churches church located at 75 NORTH MAIN STREET, Providence, RI, 02903. You can reach First Baptist Church of America at +14014543418.
First Baptist Church in America
The First Baptist Church in America, also known as the First Baptist Church of Providence or the First Baptist Meetinghouse, is the oldest church in Rhode Island and the oldest Baptist church in the United States and the Americas. The church was established in 1638 by Roger Williams in Providence, Rhode Island. The present church building was erected between 1774 and 1775 and held its first meetings in May 1775. It is located at 75 North Main Street in Providence's College Hill neighborhood. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA.
Where is First Baptist Church of America located?
First Baptist Church of America is located at 75 NORTH MAIN STREET, Providence, RI, 02903. The building sits at coordinates 41.82652, -71.40859, placing it in Providence, RI 02903.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church of America
The ZIP code 02903 area around First Baptist Church of America is home to 12,039 residents with a median household income of $57,850 and a median age of 35.3 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 of America
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 of America
5 other US churches in the Georgian architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Christ Church Philadelphia, PA · est. 1744
- First Baptist Church of Denver Denver, CO
- Denver First Church Denver, CO
- All Souls' Church Washington, DC
- Our Lady of the Rosary New York, NY · est. 1965
First Baptist Church of America by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church of America
- What denomination is First Baptist Church of America?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church of America located?
- First Baptist Church of America is located at 75 NORTH MAIN STREET, Providence, RI, 02903.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church of America?
- First Baptist Church of America is a Georgian architecture building.
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