College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Congdon Street Baptist Church
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
1. Congdon Street Baptist Church Marker
Erected by The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 41° 49.688′ N, 71° 24.397′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker is on Congdon Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Providence RI 02906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sissieretta Jones (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Providence Marine Corps of Artillery (about 500 feet away); The Boys of Adams' Battery "G" (about 500 feet away); State Arsenal 20th Century Wars Memorial (about 500 feet away); Isaac Hale (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church in America 375th Anniversary (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named The First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
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Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
2. Congdon Street Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
