Jacksboro in Jack County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church

Of Jacksboro

Photographed By M. Blakelylaw, March 9, 2013

1. First Baptist Church Historical Marker

Inscription. United States soldiers still manned nearby Fort Richardson when this church was organized with seven charter members in 1875. The congregation met in the Masonic Lodge hall and county courthouse before erecting their first church building in 1889. One pastor, the Rev. Rice C. Farmer, was largely responsible for the location of the North Texas Baptist College in Jacksboro, 1891-1897. The second church building was erected in 1906, the third in 1928-1931, and the present facility in 1959. The Rev. Alvin R. Bilberry (b. 1885) served the longest term as pastor here, 1925-1952.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1640.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 33° 13.164′ N, 98° 9.618′ W. Marker is in Jacksboro, Texas, in Jack County. Marker is at the intersection of West Archer Street and North Knox Street, on the right when traveling west on West Archer Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jacksboro TX 76458, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Jack County Courthouse Cornerstone (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Bank Building in County (about 600 feet away); Jack County (about

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600 feet away); Fort Richardson Hotel (about 600 feet away); Birthplace of Texas 4-H Clubs (about 600 feet away); Old Hess Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Butterfield Stage Line (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksboro.

First Baptist Church Of Jacksboro image. Click for full size.

Photographed By M. Blakelylaw, March 9, 2013

2. First Baptist Church Of Jacksboro

Photographed By M. Blakelylaw, March 9, 2013

3. First Baptist Church Of Jacksboro

First Baptist Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By M. Blakelylaw, March 9, 2013

4. First Baptist Church Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2013, by M. Blakelylaw of Southeast, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on October 4, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 3, 2013, by M. Blakelylaw of Southeast, Oklahoma. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.