First Independent Baptist Church of Corsicana - Corsicana, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 05.822 W 096° 27.533
14S E 739803 N 3554017
White wooden church with four column temple style entrance.
Waymark Code: WMXKH2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/24/2018
Views: 1
Marker Text:
A group of former slaves, led by Simon Perry, organized the Second African Baptist Church in 1868. Following an 1886 storm that destroyed the sanctuary on Fourth Avenue, the members purchased this property and constructed a new building. In 1918 they completed the present structure. The church name was changed in 1929 to reflect the congregation's independence from other religious groups. Three area Baptist congregations, Wilgo, Harmony, and Sixth Avenue, were started by members of the fellowship.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1918
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
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: 10:50 AM
Street address of Church:
701 E 5th St.
Corsicana, TX USA
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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