About Salem Baptist Church
Salem Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches parish located at 917 N ST NW, Washington, DC, 20001. The Salem Baptist Church parish office answers at +12022324294.
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Where is Salem Baptist Church located?
Salem Baptist Church is located at 917 N ST NW, Washington, DC, 20001. The building sits at coordinates 38.90732, -77.02465, placing it in Washington, DC 20001.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Salem Baptist Church
The ZIP code 20001 area around Salem Baptist Church is home to 44,056 residents with a median household income of $133,211 and a median age of 33.1 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 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Salem Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Art Deco tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Berean Bible Baptist Church Atlanta, GA
- Concord Baptist Church Chicago, IL
- Concord Baptist Church Atlanta, GA
- Shiloh Baptist Church Chicago, IL
- Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Chicago, IL
Salem Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Salem Baptist Church
- What denomination is Salem Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Salem Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 917 N ST NW, Washington, DC, 20001.
- What is the architecture of Salem Baptist Church?
- Salem Baptist Church is a Art Deco building.
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