Madisonville in Madison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Madisonville
Despite lean years, the congregation erected its first permanent home in 1889-1890. Church women led fund raising efforts to provide a bell and organ for the new building. In 1902, as part of a statewide Baptist division, six members left the church to form the Madisonville Missionary Baptist church and the original congregation became the First Baptist Church in 1903. The two congregations were reunited in 1913 with a combined membership of 217. The following year, weekly services began. A new building was erected and a church complex began to take shape.
The congregation became active in mission work in the 1950s, supporting a total of eighteen missions. In 1983, the First Baptist Hispanic Mission of Madisonville was established. This work continued through the 20th century.
The founders of the First Baptist Church of Madisonville built a tradition of community service, worship and mission work. Many descendants of the early members continue to uphold that tradition, serving the community with a variety of programs.
Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12041.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 30° 56.868′ N, 95° 54.862′ W. Marker is in Madisonville, Texas, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of West Trinity Street and South Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on West Trinity Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 South Elm Street, Madisonville TX 77864, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Truman Kimbro (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shapira Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jubal Richard Parten (approx. 0.3 miles away); Madisonville Church of Christ (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wilson Chapel Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Marian Anderson High School (approx. half a mile away); Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madisonville.
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