Penns Neck Baptist Church

Penns Neck Baptist Church is a brick church building located in West Windsor Township at the intersection of US Route 1 and Washington Road. The structure displays colonial architecture with Federal and Georgian design elements typical of early 19th-century construction.

The church was built in 1812 as Williamsborough Baptist Church, emerging from gatherings that Reverend Peter Wilson led beginning in 1790. The building received listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

The congregation grew from home gatherings led by Reverend Peter Wilson in 1790 to thirty-seven members at the church dedication in 1812.

The church sits at a major road intersection connecting two important transportation corridors. Visitors can find it easily using the main routes, though access from the busy intersection requires either vehicle or careful pedestrian navigation.

The church parsonage predates the main building and once served as a public inn where records suggest George Washington may have stayed during his travels in the area. This smaller residential structure holds historical significance separate from the church itself.

Location: West Windsor Township

Architectural style: colonial architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.33190,-74.63750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46