First Baptist Church in America
The oldest Baptist congregation in the country, founded by Roger Williams in 1638, in a graceful 1775 meetinghouse.
- Open
- Most days; check the website
- Price
- Small tour fee
- Time Needed
- 30 minutes
- Address
- 75 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- At the foot of College Hill.
Why Go
Roger Williams founded Providence as a haven of religious freedom. The church's steeple is one of the finest of its era.
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