Paris in Lamar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Robert Cooke Buckner

(January 3, 1833 - April 9, 1919)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 12, 2016

1. Robert Cooke Buckner Marker

Inscription. Outstanding Baptist Minister. Born in Tennessee, he moved to Texas 1859, and became pastor of this congregation in 1861.

A new church building was erected here, and through his guidance, the congregation grew. First Baptist “Ladies Aid” group in Texas was founded here, 1861.

In 1873, Dr. Buckner resigned to edit the publication “Religious Messenger.” In 1877, he led in founding a Baptist orphans home. Under a large, shady oak, he gave the first dollar for the Dallas home, which, on the base he laid, has grown today into the well-known Buckner “Benevolences.”

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8185.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion.

Location. 33° 39.583′ N, 95° 33.265′ W. Marker is in Paris, Texas, in Lamar County. Marker is at the intersection of South Church Street and East Kaufman Street, on the left when traveling south on South Church Street. Marker located at northwest corner of the First Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 South Church Street, Paris TX 75460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. First Baptist Church of Paris (a few steps from this marker); Paris Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Methodist Church of Paris (about 500 feet away); Paris Post Office (about 600 feet away); Church of the Holy Cross, Episcopal (about 600 feet away); Paris Public Schools (about 700 feet away); The Paris Fire, 1916 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

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1. Robert Cooke Buckner.
Baptist minister and founder of Buckner Baptist Children's Home, son of Rev. Daniel and Mary (Hampton) Buckner, was born on January 3, 1833, in Madisonville, Tennessee. He attended Somerset Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee, and Georgetown College in Kentucky. He was ordained a Baptist minister at the age of seventeen. He pastored churches in Albany, Owensboro, and Salvisa, Kentucky, before moving to Paris, Texas, in 1859. While in Albany, he married Vienna Long, on June 7, 1854. The couple had seven children. (Submitted on November 29, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Dr. Robert Cooke Buckner.
Founded out of concern for dependent, orphaned children, the Buckner Oprhan Home opened in 1879 under the guidance of the Rev. Robert Cooke Buckner. Originally

Robert Cooke Buckner Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 12, 2016

2. Robert Cooke Buckner Marker (wide view)

known as Buckner Orphan's Home, the first structure was built in 1880 and housed six children. By 1910 the orphanage was caring for 600 children. Supported by the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1914 and later renamed Buckner Baptist Children's Home, the facility now primarily cares for children from broken homes. (Submitted on November 29, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Robert Cooke Buckner Marker (<i>wide view showing First Baptist Church</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 12, 2016

3. Robert Cooke Buckner Marker (wide view showing First Baptist Church)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.