Kyle in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Kyle

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, July 24, 2018

1. First Baptist Church of Kyle Marker

Inscription. Founded at Mountain City, 1872. Original pastor: the Rev. J. C. Tally. A dynamic congregation, this church within two months of its origin licensed (and later ordained) D. A. Porter as a minister; in 1879 demitted 26 members to form church nearby; in 1881 moved here and was renamed.

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10267.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 29° 59.351′ N, 97° 52.717′ W. Marker is in Kyle, Texas, in Hays County. It is at the intersection of West Center Street (Ranch to Market Road 150) and North Nance Street, on the right when traveling west on West Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 W Center Street, Kyle TX 78640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the Austin 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: Peel-Kretzemeier House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Katherine Anne Porter (about 500 feet away); Cora Jackman Donalson House (about 500 feet away); John Wheeler Bunton (about 500 feet away); The Kyle Auction Oak (about 500 feet away); Old D. A. Young Building (about 500 feet away); Kyle (about 600 feet away); WPA Projects at Kyle School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kyle.

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, July 24, 2018

2. First Baptist Church of Kyle Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.