First Baptist Church of Pharr
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This Texas Historical Marker is in front of the First Baptist Church of Pharr on West Ridge Road at South Canna Street in Pharr, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMK9T5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2014
Views: 5
Marker Title: First Baptist Church of Pharr
Address:
City: Pharr
County: Hidalgo
Subject Codes: Baptist denomination; churches
Year Marker Erected: 1994
Designations: na
Marker Location: 400 W. Ridge Road, Pharr
Marker Size: 18" x 28"
Marker Number: 1663
Marker Text:
This church was established by seven charter members in 1913. The Rev. A. J. Seale served as first pastor. Early worship services were held in a school building until 1916 when a sanctuary was built on land set aside by the Pharr Townsite Company. A Sunday School, youth organization, and Women's Missionary Society were organized. The congregation, which helped establish two local Hispanic churches, has added several facilities over the years. A new sanctuary was built here in 1994. First Baptist Church of Pharr continues to serve the area with a variety of outreach programs.
(1995)
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