Claude in Armstrong County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Claude
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016
1. First Baptist Church of Claude Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Claude. . Organized on May 18, 1890, by 19 charter members, with the Rev. B. E. Hure as moderator. The Rev. Count C. Storts was the first resident pastor. The congregation worshipped in the Presbyterian church building until 1899, when a frame sanctuary was built (1/2 block south) on property donated by L. P. Greer. A second structure, of brick, was erected on this site in 1918. The present facility was constructed and dedicated in 1971. In a pioneer environment, this church body served as an uplifting force to settlers of Claude and surrounding ranches and farms.
Organized on May 18, 1890, by 19 charter members, with the Rev. B. E. Hure as moderator. The Rev. Count C. Storts was the first resident pastor. The congregation worshipped in the Presbyterian church building until 1899, when a frame sanctuary was built (1/2 block south) on property donated by L. P. Greer. A second structure, of brick, was erected on this site in 1918. The present facility was constructed and dedicated in 1971. In a pioneer environment, this church body served as an uplifting force to settlers of Claude and surrounding ranches and farms.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1622.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1890.
Location. 35° 6.491′ N, 101° 21.729′ W. Marker is in Claude, Texas, in Armstrong County. Marker is on Parks Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the south side of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 Parks Street, Claude TX 79019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
