Six Principle Baptist Church Facts for Kids

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Six Principle Baptist Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Old Baptist Meeting House, sign states the congregation was established in 1665
Location in Rhode Island Show map of Rhode Island Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	921 Old Baptist Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Built	1703
Architectural style	Greek Revival
NRHP reference No.	78000022
Added to NRHP	November 21, 1978

The Stony Lane Six Principle Baptist Church, also known as the Old Baptist Meeting House, is a very old and important church in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. It is one of the oldest churches in the United States. For many years, it was also one of the last churches of a special group called the General Six-Principle Baptists.

A Look Back: The Church's Story
- How the Church Began
- Changes Over Time
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A Look Back: The Church's Story

How the Church Began

The land for this church and its cemetery was set aside around 1703. This was when the land was officially given for the church to use. 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.

Roger Williams, who founded Rhode Island, was active in both Providence and nearby North Kingstown (Wickford). This was during the same time period. The church group in North Kingstown likely started after 1664. That's when Reverend Thomas Baker moved there from Newport.

Changes 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 updates, the original parts of the building from the 1700s are still believed to be inside.

The church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is a very important historical place. As of 2009, the church was still holding weekly Sunday morning services.