Moody in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Moody
Photographed By QuesterMark, September 27, 2014
1. First Baptist Church of Moody Texas Historical Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Moody. . The First Baptist Church of Moody was organized in 1855 in the community of Perry (2 mi. N), with Elder S.G. O'Bryan serving as first pastor. Another early minister, the Rev. John McClain, had been present at the church's organization and served the congregation for many years. In 1883, two years after the Santa Fe Railroad bypassed the town of Perry, the Baptist church moved to this site in the new railroad town of Moody. The church has ordained several pastors from its membership and has contributed much to the heritage of the surrounding area.
The First Baptist Church of Moody was organized in 1855 in the community of Perry (2 mi. N), with Elder S.G. O'Bryan serving as first pastor. Another early minister, the Rev. John McClain, had been present at the church's organization and served the congregation for many years. In 1883, two years after the Santa Fe Railroad bypassed the town of Perry, the Baptist church moved to this site in the new railroad town of Moody. The church has ordained several pastors from its membership and has contributed much to the heritage of the surrounding area.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1657.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 31° 18.688′ N, 97° 21.684′ W. Marker is in Moody, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue E and 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Avenue E. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Ave E, Moody TX 76557, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Moody (approx. ¼ mile away); Naler Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Moody United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Moody Cemetery (approx.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
