First Baptist Church
N 32° 45.528 W 097° 48.017
14S E 612380 N 3625185
Texas Historical Marker at the First Baptist Church of Weatherford, 222 W Church St, noting its establishment and history.
Waymark Code: WMY3GC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2018
Views: 2
Marker Number: 16994
Marker Text:
Originally called United Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Weatherford, this church organized in 1856 under Reverends Noah T. Byars, J.C. Powers and John Turner. A sanctuary was completed in 1873 on the corner of West College and Jordan Streets (now Church at Alamo). At the time of completion, it was the only Baptist church in the county to have a full-time pastor with services every Sunday. A new church was built on the corner of Palo Pinto and Alamo in 1896. A new facility was built on the same lot in 1948. As a missionary church, First Baptist has sponsored a number of other churches in the area. The congregation also supports its community through activities, charity and prayer.
175 Years of Texas Independence * 1836-2011
Marker is Property of the State of Texas
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