FORMER First Baptist Church of Amarillo - Amarillo, TX
N 35° 12.091 W 101° 50.381
14S E 241474 N 3899084
Built in 1890, the former sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Amarillo stands at 1200 S Tyler St, Amarillo, TX, next to its impressive modern-day incarnation.
Waymark Code: WMTKCK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2016
Views: 3
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.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1890
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
1200 S Tyler St
Amarillo, TX USA
79101
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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