First Baptist Church (Raleigh, North Carolina)
First Baptist Church of Raleigh is located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The church was the first Baptist church in the city of Raleigh, organized in 1812, and is one of the oldest churches in the area. The church is located on 99 North Salisbury Street, directly across the street from the Capitol. First Baptist Church is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF).[1]
| First Baptist Church of Raleigh | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) |
| District | CBFNC |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Organized 1812 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 99 N. Salibury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603 |
| State | North Carolina |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1859 |
The Church began in 1812 with 23 members, 14 of whom were "Negro slaves." By 1826 there were 157 black members, and 77 white members. In 1866 the 200 Negro members organized a church of their own, while the 226 white members stayed at First Baptist.[2]
References
- First Baptist Church web-page www.fbcraleigh.org
- "Raleigh Baptist Church Once Had Slave Members". Christian Science Monitor. 28 November 1938. ProQuest 514722753.
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