First Baptist Church - Calvert, TX
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N 30° 58.875 W 096° 40.250
14R E 722428 N 3429852
As early as 1835, Baptists were worshipping in this area. In 1868, when Calvert was founded, Houston & Texas Central Railroad donated lots for a church.
Waymark Code: WMXN9K
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2018
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Historical Marker:
Until a brick edifice was built in 1873 on that land (at Hanna and Pine), services were held in a private residence.
This church was host (1875) to Baptist State Convention; (1875, 1878) the State Sunday School Convention; (1912) Hood's Texas Brigade Reunion. Sent (1907) Alyne Guynes Muirhead and (1915) Sammie Guynes Johnson as missionaries to Brazil. Since 1947, sponsors Mexican mission. Elmo Baptist Church merged with Calvert, 1969.
Date Built: 01/01/1910
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
Service Times:
Sunday 11 a.m.
Church Address:
506 Elm St.
Calvert, TX USA
77837
Website: Not listed
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