Six Principle Baptist Church facts for kids
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Six Principle Baptist Church
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Old Baptist Meeting House, sign states the congregation was established in 1665
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 Location in Rhode Island
Location in the United States
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| Location | 921 Old Baptist Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island |
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| Built | 1703 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000022 |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 1978 |
The Six Principle Baptist Church is a very old and important church building in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. It is also known by names like Stony Lane Baptist Church or the Old Baptist Meeting House. This church is special because it's one of the few remaining churches from a group called the General Six-Principle Baptists. It is also one of the oldest churches in the United States.
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A Look at the Church's History
The land for the church and its cemetery was set aside around 1703. This is when the first building for meetings was likely built. The General Six-Principle Baptists were a type of Baptist group. They grew out of the First Baptist Church in America in Providence, Rhode Island.
Early Beginnings in Rhode Island
Roger Williams, who founded Rhode Island, was active in both Providence and nearby North Kingstown. A church group in North Kingstown probably started after 1664. This was when Reverend Thomas Baker moved there from a church in Newport.
Changes to the Building Over Time
The church building had big changes in 1842. It was updated in a style called Greek Revival. This style makes buildings look like ancient Greek temples. Even with these changes, the original parts of the 18th-century building are still believed to be inside.
Recognized as a Historic Place
The church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is a special place that is important to history. As of 2009, the church still held services every Sunday morning.
Images for kids
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Newer Six Principle Baptist Church building next to the older one
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Six Principle Baptist Church and cemetery (newer building in background)
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Six Principle Baptist Church cemetery to the right of the church
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Six Principle Baptist Church
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Old Meeting House
See also
- Baptists in the United States
- General Six-Principle Baptists
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Rhode Island
