First Baptist Church, Greek Revival church in Richmond, Virginia.
The First Baptist Church building features a rectangular brick structure with six round Ionic columns supporting a fully pedimented gable at its entrance.
Thomas U. Walter, the architect of the U.S. Capitol dome, designed this church in 1839, and construction completed in 1841 for the Baptist congregation.
The building influenced religious architecture in Richmond, as four additional Baptist churches adopted similar design elements for their structures.
The structure now belongs to Virginia Commonwealth University, which maintains the building while preserving its architectural features for campus activities.
During the American Civil War, the building served as an emergency medical facility for Confederate soldiers requiring treatment.
Location: Virginia
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Website: http://fbcrichmond.org
GPS coordinates: 37.53940,-77.43140
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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