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First Baptist Church in America

The oldest Baptist congregation in the country, founded by Roger Williams in 1638, in a graceful 1775 meetinghouse.

Official Website
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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