Panhandle in Carson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Panhandle
First Baptist Church has served residents of Panhandle (originally Carson City later Panhandle City) Since the late 1800s. In 1897, the group at Baptist residences, under the direction of the Rev. William H. Younger, came together to organize a congregation. The church reorganized in 1905 under. J. T. Burnett. Members first met in various locations; they began construction on their own building in 1906.
The early years of First Baptist Church were a dynamic time. By the 1920s, the church had grown considerably as Panhandle experienced an oil boom. The Rev. A. F. Johnson, who established mission churches before coming here, ministered during this period of growth. Members constructed a new building, on this side, to house the large congregation. However, by the 1930s, the debt incurred by the building and the movement of the area residents to Borger, coupled with the effects of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, led to play financial hardship for the church. Under the Rev. George Thompson, members worked together to raise money, paying off the churches debt in 1940.
First Baptist Church has a rich tradition First Baptist Church has a rich tradition of giving to others, the congregation has a long history of helping the needy in the Panhandle. Members have also been heavily involved in missions, sending groups throughout the Western United States and opening a local mission in 1997. The church also done mission work in international destinations such as Brazil and Mexico.
In 1997 fire destroyed the congregation's 1971 building. However, the church rebuild and dedicated a new complex on this site in 1999. Today, First Baptist Church continues to serve as a spiritual leader in the community Panhandle.
Marker is property of the State of Texas
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14874.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 35° 20.855′ N, 101° 22.941′ W. Marker is in Panhandle, Texas, in Carson County. Marker is on Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 Main Street, Panhandle TX 79068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Methodism in Panhandle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Temple Lea Houston (about 800 feet away); Finch-Lord-Nelson and the Founding of Panhandle City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farm and Ranch Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Last Great Panhandle Cattle Drive to Montana (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carson County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Dugout (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eclipse Windmill Patented 1867 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panhandle.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.