College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
The First Baptist Church in America
Roger Williams
A.D. 1638
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° 49.627′ N, 71° 24.516′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 44) and Waterman Street on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 N Main St, 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. The First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church in America 375th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); First Town House of Providence (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Fleur-De-Lys Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); Steeple Street Complex (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Monument (about 300 feet away); Washington Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
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— Submitted May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
