About First Baptist Church of Waukesha
First Baptist Church of Waukesha is a Baptist Churches church located at 247 WISCONSIN AVENUE, Waukesha, WI, 53186. First Baptist Church of Waukesha was founded in 1872. You can reach First Baptist Church of Waukesha at +12625427233.
First Baptist Church of Waukesha through the years
- 1872 Founded
- 1983-10-28 Added to the National Register
Where is First Baptist Church of Waukesha located?
First Baptist Church of Waukesha is located at 247 WISCONSIN AVENUE, Waukesha, WI, 53186. The building sits at coordinates 43.00954, -88.23135, placing it in Waukesha, WI 53186.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church of Waukesha
The ZIP code 53186 area around First Baptist Church of Waukesha is home to 33,672 residents with a median household income of $69,602 and a median age of 36.8 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 of Waukesha
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 of Waukesha on the National Register of Historic Places
First Baptist Church of Waukesha is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 83004334, added to the Register on 1983-10-28.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church of Waukesha →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church of Waukesha
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 of Waukesha
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1872 are indexed in Churches List.
- First Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- Saint Mary's Church Hamilton Village Philadelphia, PA
- Grace Church Newton, MA
- First United Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
- People's Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
First Baptist Church of Waukesha by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church of Waukesha
- What denomination is First Baptist Church of Waukesha?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church of Waukesha located?
- First Baptist Church of Waukesha is located at 247 WISCONSIN AVENUE, Waukesha, WI, 53186.
- When was First Baptist Church of Waukesha founded?
- Founded in 1872.
- Is First Baptist Church of Waukesha on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 83004334, added 1983-10-28.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church of Waukesha?
- First Baptist Church of Waukesha is a Gothic Revival building, designed by E. Townsend Mix.
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