First Baptist Church - Floresville, TX
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N 29° 08.096 W 098° 09.531
14R E 581822 N 3223227
This congregation was established by the Rev. John Washburn, who came to Texas from Illinois in 1877. He moved to Floresville to become superintendent of the Floresville Academy in May 1878.
Waymark Code: WMYMT5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2018
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Historical Marker:
According to tradition, about 20 charter members attended the organizational meeting of this fellowship on Aug. 25, 1878, at the Wilson County Courthouse. The charter members included County Judge and Mrs. B. F. Ballard, and Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Rhode. A merchant, Rhode opened the second store in town. His wife taught Sunday School in this church for over 60 years.
Another early leader, S. Allen Franklin, served as lay preacher on occasion. Worship services were held in the courthouse until 1889. In that year, the congregation bought this property, originally part of eight leagues granted to Juan and Simon Arocha, and erected a simple church building measuring 40 ft. by 60 ft.
In 1905 the structure was remodeled and enlarged. A two-story education facility was added in 1916. The original sanctuary was torn down in 1953 and a new church building erected on the same site. A fellowship hall, library, and pastor's study were added in 1973.
Service Times:
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Website: [Web Link]
Church Address:
1115 B Street
Floresville, TX USA
78114
Date Built: Not listed
Age of Church building determined by?: Not listed
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