First Baptist Church - Archer City, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 33° 35.648 W 098° 37.618
14S E 534611 N 3717217
One story blonde brick sanctuary no steeple.
Waymark Code: WM12K23
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2020
Views: 1
Historical Marker:
Soon after Archer City was laid out in 1879, a building intended for a saloon was bought by residents for use as a schoolhouse. In February 1880, eight members organized First Baptist Church in the school building and worshiped there until a meetinghouse was erected in 1890. The structure was destroyed in a storm and rebuilt. The Rev. Joe B. (Uncle Joe) Benson, the first pastor, also preached in nearby communities. The Sunday School began in 1899. Westfork, Baxter, and New Bethel Community Baptist Churches joined this fellowship. Sanctuaries were erected in 1929 and in 1972.
Date Built: 01/01/1972
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
Service Times:
11 a.m. Sunday
Website: [Web Link]
Church Address:
225 S. Center Street
Archer City, TX USA
76351
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