First Baptist Church of Quitman - Quitman, TX
N 32° 47.876 W 095° 26.962
15S E 270640 N 3631542
The First Baptist Church of Quitman is at 301 Lane St, Quitman, TX.
Waymark Code: WMWMGF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2017
Views: 3
A 1970 Texas Historical Marker provides some history:
One of the earliest churches in Wood County. Organized Nov. 16, 1850, by pioneer settlers in a meeting moderated by a Cumberland Presbyterian, the Rev. Simon W. Weaver. Charter members included: Ursula Benton; M.M. and Mary Bigham; James, Robert, Silas, Mary A.L., and Elizabeth Duncan; Joseph, Alexander, and Martha Greer; Peter, Frances, and Mary Rozell; James N. Stedman; and John and Augusta Williams.
Worship services were held in homes and open air in early days. A 2-story building with belfry was erected at College and Good streets in 1855 by the Presbyterians and Masons. In 1865 the Masons bought that building and made it available to all faiths until its razing in 1900. On same lot, Baptists and Masons erected another 2-story frame edifice. Under capable pastors, congregation grew. A 1929 building at Lane and College streets was replaced by the present plant in 1952. This bell (used from 1855 to 1929) is preserved as an historical relic.
The pulpit here has been filled by notable guests, including the Rev. George W. Truett, world-renowned minister of Dallas. This is also noted as the home church of James Stephen Hogg (1851-1906), the first native-born governor of Texas.
Date Built: 01/01/1952
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
Service Times:
Sunday, 10:55 AM
Website: [Web Link]
Church Address:
301 Lane St
Quitman, TX USA
75783
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