Woodfield in London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

First Baptist Church

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Baptists (Baptist convention of Ontario and Quebec) trace their origins in London to a meeting of members on March 21, 1845. The congregation occupied York Street Baptist Church 1850-1881, Talbot Street Baptist Church 1881-1954, and the present building from 1954.

Erected 1995 by London Public Library Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1845.

Location. 42° 59.336′ N, 81° 15.033′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is in Woodfield. It is at the intersection of Richmond Street and Albert Street, on the right when traveling north on Richmond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 566 Richmond Street, London ON N6A 3E9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: London Women's Monument (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The British Garrison in London (about 150 meters away); Crimean War Cannons (about 150 meters away); London South African War Memorial (about 150 meters away); The 1st Hussars (about 210 meters away); "Holy Roller" (about 210 meters away); 50th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Normandy

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(about 210 meters away); St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica / Basilique Saint-Pierre (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

2. First Baptist Church Marker

On the right of the entranceway

First Baptist Church in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

3. First Baptist Church in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.