College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
First Baptist Church
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
1. First 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 1819.
Location. 41° 49.651′ N, 71° 24.507′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker can be reached from Thomas Street. Marker is on the left side of the main church entrance in a small garden. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. First Baptist Church in America 375th Anniversary (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The First Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Fleur-De-Lys Studio (a few steps from this marker); The First Baptist Church in America (within shouting distance of this marker); First Town House of Providence (within shouting distance of this marker); Steeple Street Complex
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Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
2. First Baptist Church Marker
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 617 times since then and 21 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.
