Wakefield Baptist Church - Wakefiield, RI
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The church structure has been around since 1852, while the congregation has been around since 1781.
Waymark Code: WM1057R
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2019
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In Wakefield, along Main Street, is the Wakefield Baptist Church, occupying the structure that they built in 1852.
The church is located on the south side of Main Street and is at the intersection with River Street.
The building is a rambling structure, described in this paragraph in a resource inventory report:
"13-PP. Wakefield Baptist Church (1852 et seq.) A frame meetinghouse, with brackets at the eaves; a projecting, square tower with a louvered, hexagonal belfry and spire; tall, round-head windows in front; -an entrance wing at the left side; and a large addition. The first church on this site was built about 1831; in 1852, the present church, designed by Thomas Tefft, was erected beside the old one, which was moved across the road. Major alterations in 1891 included changing the pulpit to the south side and the main entrance to the northside. In 1950, the large rear addition was made to accommodate an assembly and recreation room. (1857-Bapt.Church.)"
The Baptist congregation, part of the American Baptist Church, still meets here.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1852
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: American 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:
203 Main Street
Wakefield, RI United States of America
02879
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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