About Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 2001 SEILER ROAD, Alton, IL, 62002. You can reach Salem Baptist Church at +16184669343.
Salem Baptist Church (Alton, Illinois)
The Salem Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located at 2001 Seiler Road in Foster Township, Madison County, Illinois. Built in 1912, the church was the third built for the Salem congregation, which formed in 1819. African-American stonemason Madison Banks and white contractor Samuel Marshall, both from Alton, built the church; they were assisted by two members of the congregation, John Walker and William Emery. The church served as a civic and social center for the local black community during the early 20th century, as African-Americans faced rampant segregation and discrimination in p...
Where is Salem Baptist Church located?
Salem Baptist Church is located at 2001 SEILER ROAD, Alton, IL, 62002. The building sits at coordinates 38.93923, -90.13495, placing it in Alton, IL 62002.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Salem Baptist Church
The ZIP code 62002 area around Salem Baptist Church is home to 30,166 residents with a median household income of $55,041 and a median age of 41.4 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 Salem 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.
Questions and answers about Salem Baptist Church
- What denomination is Salem Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Salem Baptist Church located?
- Salem Baptist Church is located at 2001 SEILER ROAD, Alton, IL, 62002.
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