Giddings in Lee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Giddings

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

1. First Baptist Church of Giddings Marker

Inscription.

Founded 1872. In 1873 had 16 members, with J. Budd as pastor. First building (1881) was west of present site.

Pastors serving 10 to 15 years in church's century of growth to 300 members: Q. T. Simpson, W. W. Burr, Peter DeYoung, H. L. McLerran, J. W. Tripp. Present pastor is evangelist John Karcher.

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8146.)

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

Location. 30° 10.878′ N, 96° 56.274′ W. Marker is in Giddings, Texas, in Lee County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 77) and West Richmond Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 289 South Main Street, Giddings TX 78942, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

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: Milton Garrett York, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee County (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Giddings (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); General Robert E. Lee / Colonel Robert E. Lee

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fletcher Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); J. D. Giddings Lodge No. 280, A. F. & A. M. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Giddings.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

2. First Baptist Church of Giddings

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.