White Deer in Carson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of White Deer

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020

1. First Baptist Church of White Deer Marker

Inscription.

Baptists in White Deer first met in the Presbyterians’ house of worship, meeting twice a month and sharing a union Sunday School. On Jun. 16, 1912, several brothers and sisters met to organize a missionary Baptist Church, led by Bro. J. J. Baird and S. P. Clements, missionaries of the Palo Duro Association. The articles of faith and church covenant were duly adopted for White Deer Missionary Baptist Church. Seven members presented letters of transfer, four came by statement and seven were received by experience for baptism. Bro. Baird was part-time pastor for the first year, with H. P. Bobbitt and J. D. Edgar elected the first deacons.

On Nov. 23, 1919, the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society organized and the church started a building fund for their own sanctuary. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hughes donated four lots for the site, and Bro. K. F. Keller led the church into their new sanctuary in may 1921. The mission revival-style building features a red brick veneer and concrete detailing and entry stairs over a raised basement. by 1926, through gifts and sales of wheat and cotton crops, the church paid off its building debt and

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started work on a parsonage. In about 1930 the name changed to First Baptist church of white deer. By 1935, the 377 members included several from surrounding communities. Many citizens sought shelter in the basement during a jun. 6, 1951 tornado which destroyed homes and schools and narrowly missed the church. The next year, students attended classes in city churches; the baptist church basement was also the school cafeteria. When a new sanctuary was completed in 1959, the historic church became the education building. This facility has also hosted countless school and community functions. The church continues to serve its neighbors through mission work, charity and outreach.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2011
Marker is property of the State of Texas

Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16709.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1921.

Location. 35° 25.957′ N, 101° 10.296′ W. Marker is in White Deer, Texas, in Carson County. It is on Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020

2. First Baptist Church of White Deer Marker

is at or near this postal address: 410 Main Street, White Deer TX 79097, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

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 Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hotel at White Deer (within shouting distance of this marker); White Deer (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 800 feet away); Jackson General Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); White Deer United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); White Deer Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Polish Settlers (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Deer.

First Baptist Church of White Deer and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020

3. First Baptist Church of White Deer and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.