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First Baptist Church in America
Founded by Roger Williams in 1638, the oldest Baptist congregation in America meets in a landmark 1775 meeting house whose tall white spire is one of the most famous in New England.
Last checked Type Historic Site
When to pick it
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College Hill + RISD
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When it fits the trip
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How it works best
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- Phone
- +1-401-454-3418
- Website
- fbcia.org
What to know
Tied directly to Roger Williams and the 1638 foundingA College Hill landmark beside Benefit Street and Brown
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First Baptist Church in America
Checked 2026-08-26
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