History of the Houses of worship for FBC, Building three

In 1828 a resolution is passed to change the church's name from Salem Baptist Church to “The First Baptist Church of Middletown, Ohio.”  A 100x200-foot lot on North Main Street is purchased for $250.  In the spring of 1828 FBC builds a 40x60-foot church on that lot. In 1832 construction of the North Main Street church finishes. Total cost is $3,000. According to a church history written by Lydia Vail Doty (circa 1899): “There were no luxurious surroundings; no organ, no choir, no carpet to deaden the sound of moving feet, no cushioned pews. They had plain wooden benches without backs, and cheap candles instead of electric lights.” No photos exist of this building.

Taken from the History of First Baptist Church of Middletown, Ohio.