Built 1843 (1843) Opened 1843 Phone +1 716-778-9216 | NRHP Reference # 04000987 Area 5,300 m² Added to NRHP 15 September 2004 | |
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Location 6073 East Ave., Newfane, New York MPS Cobblestone Architecture of New York State MPS Address 6047 East Ave, Newfane, NY 14108, USA Architectural styles Greek Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture Similar Barclays Center, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Hotel Pennsylvania, Madison Square Garden, New York Botanical Garden | ||
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.
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