Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
of Terrell
Photographed By Rheba Bybee, August 28, 2016
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. of Terrell. The Rev. J.B. Daniel (d. 1884) organized this church in 1876 and served as its first pastor. The congregation started with 13 members, who met once a month for services. The first church building was a small frame structure erected on this block in 1879. The Women's Missionary Society, established the same year, continues to serve this fellowship today. In 1905 a new brick sanctuary was built. The stained glass windows from it were transferred to the present church building, completed in 1956. Membership in this congregation has steadily grown to its current (1975) total of about 850.
The Rev. J.B. Daniel (d. 1884) organized this church in 1876 and served as its first pastor. The congregation started with 13 members, who met once a month for services. The first church building was a small frame structure erected on this block in 1879. The Women's Missionary Society, established the same year, continues to serve this fellowship today. In 1905 a new brick sanctuary was built. The stained glass windows from it were transferred to the present church building, completed in 1956. Membership in this congregation has steadily grown to its current (1975) total of about 850.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8509.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 32° 44.386′ N, 96° 16.612′ W. Marker is in Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County. Marker is at the intersection of North Catherine Street and West Brin Street, on the right when traveling south on North Catherine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 North Catherine Street, Terrell TX 75160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
