Sanford in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
First Baptist Church
Historic Site
John Calvin Steven, architect
Completed in 1889
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 43° 26.347′ N, 70° 46.534′ W. Marker is in Sanford, Maine, in York County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Maine Route 109) and Kimball Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sanford ME 04073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: North Parish Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanford Maine War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sanford Maine War Memorial Flagpole (about 300 feet away); Sanford Maine Thomas Goodall Memorial (about 400 feet away); Sanford Town Hall (about 400 feet away); Orrin Roberts Blacksmith Shop (about 500 feet away); Site of Shapleigh Tavern (about 600 feet away); Site of Leavitt Theatre/ Capital Theatre (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sanford.
Also see . . . Sanford First Baptist Church (Official Website). (Submitted on June 21, 2025.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.


