Hornbine Baptist Church

Hornbine Baptist Church is a single-story wooden structure from the 18th century in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, with a gable roof and a hip-roofed vestibule featuring paired entrances on the street-facing side. The building at 141 Hornbine Road preserves its original architectural character with galleries and pews from the early 1800s.

The building was constructed in 1753 as a meeting house for a Baptist congregation and stands as the oldest Baptist meetinghouse in southeastern Massachusetts. The structure received galleries and pews during renovations in 1802, and electrical systems were added in the early 1900s.

The church takes its name from the Hornbine family who once inhabited this area. The interior arrangement reflects how worship practices evolved over time, particularly through changes in where the preacher stood during services.

The church is located at 141 Hornbine Road and remains accessible to visitors with easy approach to the site. The paired entrances facilitate access, and the compact interior layout allows for straightforward exploration without special preparation.

Between 2009 and 2015, the building transitioned from a Baptist congregation to Holy Cross Catholic Church, joining an independent federation of Old Catholic Churches. This unexpected religious shift reflects the dynamic history of the place.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1753

GPS coordinates: 41.79861,-71.20083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08