About Leigh Street Baptist Church
Leigh Street Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 517 NORTH 25TH STREET, Richmond, VA, 23223. You can reach Leigh Street Baptist Church at +18046480415.
Leigh Street Baptist Church
Leigh Street Baptist Church, also known as Church Hill Presbyterian Church, is a historic Southern Baptist church in Church Hill North Historic District which is in Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architect Samuel Sloan and built between 1854 and 1857. It is a three-story, Greek Revival style stuccoed brick structure. It features a Grecian Doric, pedimented portico with six fluted columns and a full entablature which continues around the side of the church. Additions were made in 1911, 1917, and 1930.
Where is Leigh Street Baptist Church located?
Leigh Street Baptist Church is located at 517 NORTH 25TH STREET, Richmond, VA, 23223. The building sits at coordinates 37.53383, -77.41621, placing it in Richmond, VA 23223.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- 25th & Leigh 121 ft
- Jefferson at 25th 456 ft
- M & 25th 577 ft
- 25th & Jefferson 607 ft
- Marshall & 25th 692 ft
- Liberty Public House · american, breakfast, burger, salad 443 ft
- The Roosevelt · regional 456 ft
- The Beet Box 499 ft
- Spotty Dog 499 ft
- Slurp Ramen · asian, japanese 509 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 1, 2026.
The neighborhood around Leigh Street Baptist Church
The ZIP code 23223 area around Leigh Street Baptist Church is home to 55,072 residents with a median household income of $52,246 and a median age of 35.1 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 Leigh Street 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.
Leigh Street Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Leigh Street Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 72001523, added to the Register on 1972-03-16.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Leigh Street 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
Your Sunday at Leigh Street Baptist Church
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Questions and answers about Leigh Street Baptist Church
- What denomination is Leigh Street Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Leigh Street Baptist Church located?
- Leigh Street Baptist Church is located at 517 NORTH 25TH STREET, Richmond, VA, 23223.
- Is Leigh Street Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 72001523, added 1972-03-16.
- What is the architecture of Leigh Street Baptist Church?
- Leigh Street Baptist Church is a Greek Revival architecture building, designed by Samuel Sloan.
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