Barry Baptist Church - Barry, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 05.848 W 096° 38.185
14S E 723044 N 3553683
White wood frame church with entrance in the corner of the "L". Enclosed tower above the double door entrance which is reached via a set of steps.
Waymark Code: WM10HPQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2019
Views: 1
Historical Marker:
The Barry Baptist Church congregation, originally organized as the Elam Baptist Church congregation, was established in September 1891 with seven charter members. The Rev. C.R. Roberts became the congregation's first pastor in June of 1892. Early services were held in a church structure one block northeast of this site.
The congregation quickly became involved in county and statewide Baptist Church affairs, affiliating with the Navarro County Baptist Association of the Baptist Convention of Texas in July 1892. Additionally, the congregation was able to institute a Sunday School program by 1895, under the leadership of J.M. Head, who served as first Sunday School superintendent.
In 1916-17, during the pastorate of the Rev. A.W. Luper, the congregation built its second church structure at this site. Worship services have been held at this location since December of 1917.
The Barry Baptist Church congregation has been involved in a variety of missionary activities over the years, concentrating on local mission programs, and it has played a prominent role in this community for over one hundred years.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1917
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Houston & 3rd St.
Barry, TX USA
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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