First Baptist Church - Bronte, TX
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N 31° 53.026 W 100° 17.616
14R E 377654 N 3528281
Organized by visiting minister W.G. Green and a congregation of three on June 19, 1887, the Baptist church in Bronte met in homes.
Waymark Code: WMXCTV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2017
Views: 1
Marker Text:
In 1890 a brush arbor was built and the Rev. R.M. Cumbie was called as first pastor. Services were later held in the community school in winter and the brush arbor in summer. A Sunday school was organized in 1901 and the first church building was dedicated in 1907. A new building was completed in 1951. From its beginning, this church has been involved in missionary and community activities.
Date Built: 01/01/1951
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical marker
Service Times:
Sunday 11 a.m.
Website: [Web Link]
Church Address:
424 S Washington St.
Bronte, TX USA
76933
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