Winnsboro in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Winnsboro

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

1. First Baptist Church of Winnsboro Marker

Inscription. This congregation, organized as the Providence Baptist Church in 1872, changed its name to First Baptist Church in 1880. A small sanctuary built nearby in 1880 was replaced by a brick building at this site in 1904. Prominent Baptist theologian the Rev. Dr. George W. Truett held memorable services here in 1907. An education building was added in 1934. The 1904 sanctuary was replaced in 1960 and since that time other facilities have been acquired. First Baptist has historically supported local and foreign missions and continues to provide spiritual guidance to the community.

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8956.)

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

Location. 32° 57.51′ N, 95° 17.476′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, Texas, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of West Elm Street and North Mill Street on West Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 West Elm Street, Winnsboro TX 75494, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: First Methodist Church of Winnsboro (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Winnsboro Depot (about 600 feet away); Bonnie and Clyde

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(about 700 feet away); Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Winnsboro (about 700 feet away); Boom Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Winnsboro Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. George L. Baber (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnsboro.

First Baptist Church of Winnsboro and marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

2. First Baptist Church of Winnsboro and marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.