First Baptist Church of Laurelton - Brick, NJ - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

In 1842 the "Old Church of the Pines" moved to Manasquan, a nearby town, but just too far a distance for residents, so on September 23, 1843, they voted to move their house of worship to Burreville. The land that the church now stands on was left by Reverend Abraham Havens in 1854.

James Dorsett built this Greek revival church in 1857, and in 1858 the Burrsville Baptist Church was organized. The church then became known as the Orient Baptist Church, because it was, at the time, the eastern most Baptist Church in America. The name changed again in 1973 to the First Baptist Church of Laurelton.

The church is listed as the oldest church building in Brick Township today. It was added to the New Jersey State Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1977, and the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1977.

In 1893, a cemetery behind the church was incorporated, selling plots for $10.00 each.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1857 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM Street address of Church: 1836 Highway 88 East Brick, NJ USA 08724 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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