Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
of Grapevine
Photographed by J Frye, March 30, 2020
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Baptists in the Grapevine Prairie area began meeting in their own homes as early as 1846. Worship services later were held in a log schoolhouse on what is now Dooley Street in the community of Grapevine. On December 25, 1869, the pioneers gathered to form a Baptist Church. The eighteen charter members chose A.J. Hallford as their first pastor. The church's first sanctuary was completed in 1871. Over the years, First Baptist Church of Grapevine has grown steadily in membership and has provided significant service and leadership to the community.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1635.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 32° 56.343′ N, 97° 4.554′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is on Texas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 E Texas Street, Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bushong Log Cabin (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Torian Log Cabin (about 700 feet away); George Emanuel Bushong Cabin (about 700 feet away); The Wallis Hotel (about 700 feet away); Grapevine's Liberty Bell (about 700 feet away); "The Prairie Windmill" (about 700 feet away); Grapevine, Texas (about 800 feet away); "Walking to Texas" (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Grapevine (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J Frye, March 30, 2020
2. First Baptist Church Marker
Photographed by J Frye, March 30, 2020
3. First Baptist Church Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2026
4. First Baptist Church Marker
The view of the front of the church from across the street.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2026
5. First Baptist Church Marker
The side view of the original church with the new sanctuary building in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on July 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
