Newfane in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Baptist Church

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 24, 2014

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Founded May 29, 1829. Oldest church in the hamlet of Newfane. Cobblestone building erected 1843.

Erected 1981 by Town of Newfane Historical Society, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1865.

Location. 43° 17.037′ N, 78° 42.475′ W. Marker is in Newfane, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is on East Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (New York State Route 78), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6047 East Avenue, Newfane NY 14108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Willingness to Sacrifice (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roller Mill (approx. ¼ mile away); Binational Heritage Peace Garden Trail (approx. 1.4 miles away); McClew Farm (approx. 1.4 miles away); Home of James Van Horn (approx. 2 miles away); Brick Kiln (approx. 2.9 miles away); Lakeview (approx. 3.4 miles away); One Country and One Flag (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newfane.

Also see . . .
1. First Baptist Church, Newfane New York - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 10, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Cobblestone Museum.

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Cobblestone construction information (Submitted on October 10, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

3. First Baptist Church. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 14, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

First Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 24, 2014

2. First Baptist Church and Marker

First Baptist Church Marker - Eastward image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 24, 2014

3. First Baptist Church Marker - Eastward

First Baptist Church Marker - Westward image. Click for full size.

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4. First Baptist Church Marker - Westward

Towards NY 78.

First Baptist Church - East Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 24, 2014

5. First Baptist Church - East Side

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6. First Baptist Church - West Side

First Baptist Church - Rear image. Click for full size.

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7. First Baptist Church - Rear

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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 24, 2014

8. First Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 10, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.