First Baptist Church - Gonzales, TX
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N 29° 30.053 W 097° 27.066
14R E 650139 N 3264480
Pioneer Baptist minister Z.N. Morrell organized the First Baptist congregation in Gonzales in 1841. It disbanded after about four years, but by 1847 a new congregation, led by the Rev. Richard Ellis and nine charter members, had taken its place.
Waymark Code: WMW8WX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2017
Views: 1
Marker Text:
Worship services were held in the masonic hall and in homes until 1854, when a sanctuary was built. In 1902 the old church building was torn down and a brick gothic style church building was erected. A one-story stucco edifice was built east of the church in 1926 to house the sunday school, and an education building was added in the 1940s. A new parsonage was constructed in 1957, and the church buildings renovated through the years to accomodate congregational growth.
Throughout its history, the church has been active in mission programs. Three missions were established in Gonzales: the Mexican Baptist Mission, East Side Baptist Church, and Memorial Heights Baptist Church. The congregation participates in community outreach programs including social assistance activities. The church as been an integral part of the GOnzales community for more than 150 years, and continues to serve the area.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1902
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 8:30 AM
Street address of Church:
422 St. Paul
Gonzales, TX USA
78629
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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