Canadian in Hemphill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Canadian
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012
1. First Baptist Church of Canadian Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Canadian. . This church was organized by seven women in 1894 with the help of the Rev. Hatcher, a Baptist minister from Amarillo. Shortly thereafter about 32 people, converted at a local revival held by the Rev. Abe Mulkey, joined the new congregation. Early services and Sunday School classes were held at several area locations until 1911 when a brick sanctuary was completed. The congregation erected a fellowship hall and education building in 1954 and a new sanctuary in 1960. The church has grown with the community and continues to support various outreach and missionary projects. ,
Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995.
This church was organized by seven women in 1894 with the help of the Rev. Hatcher, a Baptist minister from Amarillo. Shortly thereafter about 32 people, converted at a local revival held by the Rev. Abe Mulkey, joined the new congregation. Early services and Sunday School classes were held at several area locations until 1911 when a brick sanctuary was completed. The congregation erected a fellowship hall and education building in 1954 and a new sanctuary in 1960. The church has grown with the community and continues to support various outreach and missionary projects.
Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1619.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 35° 54.684′ N, 100° 22.821′ W. Marker is in Canadian, Texas, in Hemphill County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and South 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canadian TX 79014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jones Mansion (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Church Bell (about 400 feet
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.