Commerce in Hunt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Commerce

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

1. First Baptist Church of Commerce Marker

Inscription. Organized with nine charter members, this congregation began on Nov. 15, 1883, as the Missionary Baptist Church of Commerce. Services were held in a Union Church building until 1883, when the first sanctuary was built. As the congregation outgrew the facility, the Women's Missionary Society began raising money for this site, and a new sanctuary was constructed in 1913. The congregation's name was changed to First Baptist in 1933. A leader in Commerce's development, the church has actively served the students of East Texas State University.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7788.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1883.

Location. 33° 14.941′ N, 95° 54.037′ W. Marker is in Commerce, Texas, in Hunt County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 Washington Street, Commerce TX 75428, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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 Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Incorporation of Commerce (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historical Stop - Downtown Commerce (about 600 feet away); First Christian Church of Commerce (about 700 feet away); Site of Commerce Churches

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(about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Commerce (about 700 feet away); Birthplace of Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault (about 700 feet away); Commerce Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jernigin's Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Commerce.

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Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

2. First Baptist Church of Commerce

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.