About Manahawkin Baptist Church
Manahawkin Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 400 BEACH AVENUE, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050. You can reach Manahawkin Baptist Church at +16095977586.
Manahawkin Baptist Church is one of 10 churches we list in Manahawkin, among 6,318 across New Jersey. It falls within Ocean County and the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. It is counted among 982 in the Baptist Churches tradition across New Jersey.
Manahawkin Baptist Church
Manahawkin Baptist Church, also known as the Free Church of Manahawkin, is a historic church in the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township in Ocean County, New Jersey. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 3, 1973, for its significance in education, military history, and religion.
Where is Manahawkin Baptist Church located?
Manahawkin Baptist Church is located at 400 BEACH AVENUE, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050. The building sits at coordinates 39.69868, -74.24574, placing it in Manahawkin, NJ 08050.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Manahawkin 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.
Manahawkin Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Manahawkin Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 73001131, added to the Register on 1973-04-03.
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Manahawkin Baptist Church in the Historic American Buildings Survey
The Library of Congress holds archival documentation of this church in the Historic American Buildings Survey, the national record of historic American architecture. Its photographs, measured drawings, and written histories are public domain, produced by the National Park Service.
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Questions and answers about Manahawkin Baptist Church
- What denomination is Manahawkin Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Manahawkin Baptist Church located?
- Manahawkin Baptist Church is located at 400 BEACH AVENUE, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050.
- Is Manahawkin Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 73001131, added 1973-04-03.
Photographs of Manahawkin Baptist Church
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