Claude in Armstrong County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Claude

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016

1. First Baptist Church of Claude Marker

Inscription. Organized on May 18, 1890, by 19 charter members, with the Rev. B. E. Hure as moderator. The Rev. Count C. Storts was the first resident pastor. The congregation worshipped in the Presbyterian church building until 1899, when a frame sanctuary was built (1/2 block south) on property donated by L. P. Greer. A second structure, of brick, was erected on this site in 1918. The present facility was constructed and dedicated in 1971. In a pioneer environment, this church body served as an uplifting force to settlers of Claude and surrounding ranches and farms.

Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1622.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1890.

Location. 35° 6.491′ N, 101° 21.729′ W. Marker is in Claude, Texas, in Armstrong County. It is on Parks Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the south side of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 Parks Street, Claude TX 79019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Park Named for William A. Carroll, M.D. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Armstrong County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Sheriffs

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles Howard Roan (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Great Panhandle Indian Scare of 1891 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boy Scout Troop No. 17 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town of Claude (approx. 0.2 miles away); Route of Coronado Expedition (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claude.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016

2. First Baptist Church of Claude Marker

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016

3. First Baptist Church of Claude

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.