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First Baptist Church in America from Angell St
First Baptist Church in America from Angell St

The First Baptist Church in America is the First Baptist Church of Providence, Rhode Island, also known as the First Baptist Meetinghouse. It is the oldest Baptist church congregation in the United States, founded in 1638 by Roger Williams in Providence, Rhode Island. The present church building was erected between 1774 and 75 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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First Baptist Church in America
Waterman Street, Providence

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Waterman Street Building

Waterman Street
02903 Providence
Rhode Island, United States
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