First Independent Baptist Church of Corsicana
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N 32° 05.822 W 096° 27.533
14S E 739803 N 3554018
Texas Historical Marker at the First Independent Baptist Church of Corsicana, noting its establishment, history, and survival. Located at 701 E 5th St, Corsicana, TX.
Waymark Code: WMQKFE
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 7197

Marker Text:
A group of former slaves, led by Simon Perry, organized the Second African Baptist Church in 1868. Following an 1886 storm that destroyed the sanctuary on Fourth Avenue, the members purchased this property and constructed a new building. In 1918 they completed the present structure. The church name was changed in 1929 to reflect the congregation's independence from other religious groups. Three area Baptist congregations, Wilgo, Harmony, and Sixth Avenue, were started by members of the fellowship. (1980)
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