First Baptist Church of Melissa
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N 33° 16.912 W 096° 33.972
14S E 726657 N 3685178
Texas Historical Marker in front of the 2003 incarnation of the First Baptist Church of Melissa, 2101 East Melissa Rd, Melissa, TX. It notes the origins, survival, and service of the church.
Waymark Code: WMNT96
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 1655

Marker Text:
Organized as the Melissa Baptist Church of Christ on Oct. 18, 1884, this congregation began with 22 charter members. Levi Dunn served as first pastor. The fellowship met once a month until 1898, when services began to be held twice monthly. Weekly worship services began in 1948. A 1921 tornado destroyed the original church building, but by 1924 the congregation had erected a new sanctuary. Known since 1952 as the First Baptist Church of Melissa, the congregation has provided service and leadership to the community throughout its history. (1984)
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