Old First Baptist Church of Amarillo Sanctuary - Amarillo, TX
N 35° 12.091 W 101° 50.382
14S E 241474 N 3899084
Built in 1890, the original sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Amarillo was moved to this location in 1964.
Waymark Code: WMTKGA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2016
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This sanctuary is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and a 1964 Texas Historical Marker provides some background:
Organized September 1889 by 16 charter members. In 1890 built this meeting house at 500 Pierce. First belfry consisted of cedar posts. Baptistry was filled by water buckets, while hot rocks warmed it in wintertime. Ladies Aid Society members included Mrs. B.T. Ware, whose horse stopped so automatically at some homes that he was known as "John the Baptist". Building moved and restored, then rededicated during Diamond Jubilee, May 1964.
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Services are no longer held here, but visitors are welcome at the adjacent sanctuary at 1208 S Tyler St. Three services are held on Sunday at 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 6 PM.
Original Location: N 35° 12.479 W 101° 49.971
How it was moved: Wheels / Dolly / Truck
Type of move: Inside City
Building Status: Private
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