Warren in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
The Baptist Church in Warren
May 25, 1897
by the
Benevolent Baptist Society
Incorporated Aug. 29, 1785.
First Officers
Pres. Nathan Miller • V.Pres. Ebenezer Cole • Treas. Robert Carr • Sec. Wm Turner Miller
Standing Committee Wm Barton • Jacob Sanders • Robert Carr
It commemorates the fact that on this spot was erected in 1763, the First Baptist Meeting House in Warren. Nov. 15, 1764, was organized the First Baptist Church.
In 1767, was erected the parsonage which was three years the home of Rhode Island College now Brown University, over which Rev. James Manning the first pastor of the church, presided.
In the Meeting House on Sep. 7, 1769, was held the first commencement, and Feb. 7 and 8, 1770, the memorable meeting of the corporation, when it was decided of a vote of 21 to 14 to permanently locate in Providence.
Action taken by the church Aug. 28, 1766, resulted in the organization of the Warren Association.
The meeting house and parsonage were burned by the British troops, May 25, 1778.
The second church building was erected in 1784. It was removed and occupied during the erection of this building in 1844, by the Benevolent Baptist Society, at which time by Act of Legislature,
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Erected 1897 by Benevolent Baptist Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Education • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is November 16, 1764.
Location. 41° 43.85′ N, 71° 16.971′ W. Marker is in Warren, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Rhode Island Route 114) and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 Main St, Warren RI 02885, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baptist Church in Warren, R.I. (a few steps from this marker); The First Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Warren Honor Roll (about 500 feet away); The Warren Armory (about 600 feet away); Warren, RI (about 700 feet away); Massasoit Park Sacred Circle Monument (about 700 feet away); The Oyster Industry (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
