First Baptist Church (Newfane, New York)

First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church, June 2009
Location 6073 East Ave., Newfane, New York
Coordinates 43°17′11″N 78°42′29″W / 43.28639°N 78.70806°W / 43.28639; -78.70806Coordinates: 43°17′11″N 78°42′29″W / 43.28639°N 78.70806°W / 43.28639; -78.70806
Area 1.3 acres (0.53 ha)
Built 1843 (1843)
Architectural style Greek Revival, Romanesque
MPS Cobblestone Architecture of New York State MPS
NRHP Reference # 04000987[1]
Added to NRHP September 15, 2004

First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at Newfane in Niagara County, New York. It is a Greek Revival style cobblestone church constructed in 1843. It is one of approximately 47 cobblestone buildings in Niagara County.

First Baptist Church was formed in 1829, when Andrew Jackson took office as the seventh president of the United States, four years after the opening of the Erie Canal. In 1845 the church took a courageous moral position against slavery. At that time the Fugitive Slave Act prohibited speaking against slavery or helping slaves escape. The church did both.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]

Church Vision Statement: "The First Baptist Church of Newfane is founded on the gospel with engaging, inspirational worship and heart-warming fellowship. We are committed to serving families and individuals in our community."

The church is part of the American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A.

Church Phone: 716-778-9216

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.


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