First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church

About First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church

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First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church is a Baptist Churches Baptist church in Newark, New Jersey located at 572 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, United States. First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church was founded in 1888. As of April 2026, First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church holds a 5.1-star rating across 17 Google reviews. The First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church parish office answers at +19736422552.

First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church is a historic church at Broad and Fulton Streets in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1888 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Edward Morris Bowman was the church's first organist.

First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church through the years

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1. 1888 Founded
2. October 30, 1972 Added to the National Register

Where is First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church located?

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First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church is located at 572 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.74158, -74.16858, placing it in Newark, NJ 07102.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.

The neighborhood around First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church

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The ZIP code 07102 area around First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church is home to 13,506 residents with a median household income of $35,515 and a median age of 33.6 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 Peddie Memorial Church

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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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church on the National Register of Historic Places

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First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 72000774, added to the Register on October 30, 1972.

Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church →

Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church

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5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1888 are indexed in Churches List.

• Saint Viator Church Chicago, IL
• Saint Matthew Lutheran Church Chicago, IL
• Lake View Presbyterian Church Chicago, IL
• Grace-Epiphany Church Philadelphia, PA
• All Saints Parish Corning, NY

Your Sunday at First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church

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First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church by the numbers

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Questions and answers about First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church

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What denomination is First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church?

This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.

Where is First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church located?

The parish is located at 572 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, United States.

When was First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church founded?

Founded in 1888.

Is First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes — NRHP reference 72000774, added October 30, 1972.

How do visitors rate First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church?

5.1 out of 5 stars, based on 17 Google reviews.

What is the architecture of First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church?

First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church is designed by William Halsey Wood.

Is First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church the official parish listing?

This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

Photographs of First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church

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Visitor notes about First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church

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