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 First Baptist Church of Junction
N 30° 29.224 W 099° 46.130
14R E 426211 N 3373009
The state historic marker in front of the First Baptist Church of Junction
Waymark Code: WMTV2Y
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2017
Views: 2
This state historic marker is located in front of the First Baptist Church of Junction, which is located at 202 S. 8th St. in Junction TX
Marker Number: 13276
Marker Text:
In 1880, several local residents met at the courthouse to organize a Baptist church. The Rev. Z.M. Wells, pastor at Menardville (Menard), led the group and continued conducting services monthly. Four years later, the courthouse burned, and Junction residents erected a community church building, used on a rotating basis. In 1887, the Baptist congregation built a white, frame sanctuary on this site. Members built a Spanish-style building here in 1929 and then a brick structure in 1959. As the church has grown, it has also added other facilities. Over the years, members have served the community through mission work, worship, music and service programs. (2005)
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