First Baptist Church - Mart, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 32.593 W 096° 49.940
14R E 705778 N 3491842
Two story red brick with twin towers.
Waymark Code: WMQB39
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2016
Views: 2
Historical Marker Text:
The Rev. Thomas D. Suttle (1840-1900) and 18 Baptists assembled on April 28, 1878, under a large elm tree at the present site of Mart City Cemetery (1 mi. SE). There they organized the first church in the town of Mart, originally named Willow Springs. Near the tree, the fellowship built a church which also served as a schoolhouse. Burials in the adjacent cemetery began in 1880. During the pastorate of the Rev. B.F. Tatum (1853-1928), 1889-96 and 1899-1900, membership almost quadrupled. In 1893 the church moved to Navarro Avenue and in 1906 to the present location. (1977)
Service Times:
Sunday:
9:45 Sunday School
11:00 Morning Worship
6:00 Evening Worship
Wednesday:
9:00 Open House
6:00 Prayer Meeting
7:00 Youth Group
Church Address:
601 E Texas Ave
Mart, TX USA
76664
Date Built: Not listed
Age of Church building determined by?: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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