The Ocean State is filled with stunning historical places of worship! From gorgeous old synagogues and meeting houses, to elaborate churches and more, the religious sites to see in the state are endless. There are a few places that are unlike anywhere else, and this chapel has such an extensive history that no other state offers anything remotely close.

The First Baptist Church In America stands magnificently on North Main Street in Providence.

Flickr/J. Stephen Conn This church was the first baptist church in the entire nation and is commonly referred to as the “First Baptist Meetinghouse.”

Flickr/Providence Public Library The church was founded by Roger Williams in 1638 and its current building was constructed in 1774.

Flickr/Will Hart The First Baptist Church is found in the College Hill area of Providence and has remained an integral part of the Providence skyline.

Flickr/Andrew Kuchling Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, the church was listed to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. The building is a wonderful example of Georgian style architecture.

Flickr/J. Stephen Conn The building also features an impressive historic pipe organ, and a stunning crystal chandelier.

Flickr/bbcamericangirl The church still hosts weekly worship services as well as a number of events throughout the year and welcomes visitors.

You can visit this beautiful historic church at 75 North Main Street in Providence. For information on other fantastic churches in the state, click here.

Flickr/J. Stephen Conn

This church was the first baptist church in the entire nation and is commonly referred to as the “First Baptist Meetinghouse.”

Flickr/Providence Public Library

The church was founded by Roger Williams in 1638 and its current building was constructed in 1774.

Flickr/Will Hart

The First Baptist Church is found in the College Hill area of Providence and has remained an integral part of the Providence skyline.

Flickr/Andrew Kuchling

Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, the church was listed to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. The building is a wonderful example of Georgian style architecture.

The building also features an impressive historic pipe organ, and a stunning crystal chandelier.

Flickr/bbcamericangirl

The church still hosts weekly worship services as well as a number of events throughout the year and welcomes visitors.

 

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