1916 - First Baptist Church of Paris - Paris, TX
N 33° 39.586 W 095° 33.266
15S E 263136 N 3727360
Like many buildings near the center of Paris, the old sanctuary at the First Baptist Church of Paris bears the year of 1916, on its gray, granite cornerstone. The church is at 207 S Church St, Paris, TX.
Waymark Code: WMNT5R
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2015
Views: 4
A Texas Historical Marker provides some background:
In 1854, the Rev. Willis M. Pickett and six charter members formed the Union Baptist Church of Paris. Remaining in its original location, the church grew dramatically, eventually becoming First Baptist Church. Many prominent Baptist leaders have pastored the church, including the Rev. Robert Cooke Buckner, who, while at Paris, developed interests in outreach to orphans that led to Buckner Baptist Benevolences. He also led the church to create an early Sunday School program. The 1895 church building was razed in the 1916 fire that swept through Paris. The congregation has a distinguished record of service in local and foreign missions, and has sponsored the formation of several churches.
Year of construction: 1916
Full inscription:
First Baptist Church
1916,
Jesus Christ
The Chief Corner Stone
Cross-listed waymark: Not listed
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