Jacksonville in Cherokee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
Of Jacksonville
Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. Of Jacksonville. This congregation traces it history to the origins of the town of Jacksonville. When the International and Great Northern Railroad promoted the new town of Jacksonville along its rail line in 1872, city lots were set aside for local churches. Deacons Enoch B. Simpson and Joel H. Wallace purchased two lots for a Baptist church in 1873. Originally known as the Jacksonville Baptist Church of Christ, the congregation was organized officially by twelve charter members on September 28, 1884, and by 1887 the membership had grown to sixty. Increased membership necessitated the construction of a larger, two-story brick sanctuary in 1914. It was joined by additional facilities over the years and was replaced by yet a larger structure in 1950. Continued growth led to the need for expanded facilities, and the congregation moved to this site in 1977. Throughout its history, the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville has been involved in missionary and community activities. It consistently has supported Jacksonville College, as well as other denominational endeavors.
This congregation traces it history to the origins of the town of Jacksonville. When the International and Great Northern Railroad promoted the new town of Jacksonville along its rail line in 1872, city lots were set aside for local churches. Deacons Enoch B. Simpson and Joel H. Wallace purchased two lots for a Baptist church in 1873. Originally known as the Jacksonville Baptist Church of Christ, the congregation was organized officially by twelve charter members on September 28, 1884, and by 1887 the membership had grown to sixty. Increased membership necessitated the construction of a larger, two-story brick sanctuary in 1914. It was joined by additional facilities over the years and was replaced by yet a larger structure in 1950. Continued growth led to the need for expanded facilities, and the congregation moved to this site in 1977. Throughout its history, the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville has been involved in missionary and community activities. It consistently has supported Jacksonville College, as well as other denominational endeavors.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6766.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1884.
Location. 31° 57.856′
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N, 95° 14.923′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Texas, in Cherokee County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Phillip Avenue, Jacksonville TX 75766, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . First Baptist Jacksonville Texas. (Submitted on September 3, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel
2. First Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
