National Register of Historic Places
First Baptist Meetinghouse
First Baptist Meetinghouse is a historic place in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000017.
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First Baptist Meetinghouse
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About this place
What is First Baptist Meetinghouse?
The First Baptist Church in America, also known as the First Baptist Church of Providence or the First Baptist Meetinghouse, is the oldest church in Rhode Island and the oldest Baptist church in the United States and the Americas. The church was established in 1638 by Roger Williams in Providence, Rhode Island. The present church building was erected between 1774 and 1775 and held its first meetings in May 1775. It is located at 75 North Main Street in Providence's College Hill neighborhood. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA.
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Listing details
- Name
- First Baptist Meetinghouse
- City
- Providence
- County
- Providence County
- State
- Rhode Island
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000017
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.82748, -71.40800
When was First Baptist Meetinghouse listed on the National Register?
First Baptist Meetinghouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is First Baptist Meetinghouse located?
First Baptist Meetinghouse is located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.82748, -71.40800. See the map above.
Is First Baptist Meetinghouse a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. First Baptist Meetinghouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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