Zephyr in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Zephyr
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
1. First Baptist Church of Zephyr Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Zephyr. . The organizational meeting for this congregation was held at the home of John J. Driskill in 1886. The twelve charter members were first led by Pastor J.B. Greenfield, who served only one month, and then by J.A. Jarrett. The Baptist fellowship erected its first sanctuary in 1892. Members rebuilt their church home following the devastating tornado of 1909. During its early history, First Baptist Church of Zephyr held revivals under the Zephyr gospel tabernacle. Descendants of many of the early members still worship here.
The organizational meeting for this congregation was held at the home of John J. Driskill in 1886. The twelve charter members were first led by Pastor J.B. Greenfield, who served only one month, and then by J.A. Jarrett. The Baptist fellowship erected its first sanctuary in 1892. Members rebuilt their church home following the devastating tornado of 1909. During its early history, First Baptist Church of Zephyr held revivals under the Zephyr gospel tabernacle. Descendants of many of the early members still worship here.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1686.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 31° 40.736′ N, 98° 47.845′ W. Marker is in Zephyr, Texas, in Brown County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 183 and County Road 275 when traveling north on U.S. 183. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11275 US 183, Zephyr TX 76890, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Marker in front of First Baptist Church of Zephyr
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
3. First Baptist Church of Zephyr
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
4. First Baptist Church of Zephyr
Church and marker located at northeast corner of intersection of US 183 and CR 275
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
5. View to Southeast Along US 183
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.