College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

First Baptist Church in America 375th Anniversary

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2018

1. First Baptist Church in America 375th Anniversary Marker

Inscription. This memorial plaque is presented
by the
American Baptist Churches USA
to
First Baptist Church in America
Providence, Rhode Island
On the Occasion of its 375^th Anniversary
1638 - 2013

Who from its founding by Roger Williams,
the Baptist apostle of Freedom,
has served as a beacon for religious
liberty throughout the world.

Dr. Ruth Clark • President
Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley • General Secretary

Erected 2013 by American Baptist Churches USA.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.

Location. 41° 49.648′ N, 71° 24.509′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 North Main Street, Providence RI 02903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The First Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Fleur-De-Lys Studio (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The First Baptist Church in America (within shouting distance of this marker); First Town House of Providence (within shouting distance of this marker); Steeple Street Complex (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Providence Marine Corps of Artillery (about 400 feet away); The Boys of Adams' Battery "G" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.

Also see . . .
1. First Baptist Church in America History. Church website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Roger Williams. Roger Williams National Memorial website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. Roger Williams ... A Brief Biography. Roger Williams Family Association website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2018

2. First Baptist Church in America 375th Anniversary Marker

Bottom marker to left of church entrance

First Baptist Church in America image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2018

3. First Baptist Church in America

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.