The Book of Chronicles (1 Chronicles 22:1) - First Baptist Church of Winnsboro - Winnsboro, TX - Etched in Stone on Waymarking.com

A 1992 Texas Historical Marker near the sanctuary entrance provides some history:

This congregation, organized as the Providence Baptist Church in 1872, changed its name to First Baptist Church in 1880. A small sanctuary built nearby in 1880 was replaced by a brick building at this site in 1904. Prominent Baptist theologian the Rev. Dr. George W. Truett held memorable services here in 1907. An education building was added in 1934. The 1904 sanctuary was replaced in 1960 and since that time other facilities have been acquired. First Baptist has historically supported local and foreign missions and continues to provide spiritual guidance to the community.

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The cornerstone is partially hidden by the bushes between it and the historical marker. It reads:

First Baptist
Church

October 16, 1960

"...This is the house
of the Lord God,"...

(1 Chronicles 22:1)

The full text of this verse is "Then David said, This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of the burnt offering for Israel."

Address: 200 W Broadway St, Winnsboro, TX 75494 Website: [Web Link]

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