Aledo in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Aledo

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 11, 2020

1. First Baptist Church of Aledo Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized on September 25, 1879. The first church building was located on land (2.5 mi. SE) donated by a Mr. Middleton, who asked that the structure be named Alma Hall in memory of his daughter. The hall was shared with a Masonic Lodge and a Methodist congregation. Elder Isaac McMurray served as pastor of the Alma Hall Church until 1884, when it merged with the Ebenezer Church.

Soon after the consolidation, the congregation moved to the railroad town of Aledo. Here the members worshiped in the community schoolhouse until a sanctuary was completed at this site in 1891. In 1913 it was replaced by a larger structure, built under the supervision of Joe Hopkins and with the assistance of church members. Later additions to the site were made to meet the demands of the congregation's continued growth.

For over a century the First Baptist Church of Aledo has been instrumental in the development of the surrounding area. Pastors here have included many prominent Baptist preachers, and church members have actively served as leaders of the community. The church's programs continue to reflect the ideals of its pioneer founders.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1607.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures

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. A significant historical date for this entry is September 25, 1879.

Location. 32° 41.83′ N, 97° 36.119′ W. Marker is in Aledo, Texas, in Parker County. It is at the intersection of Elm Street and East Oak Street, on the right when traveling south on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 Elm Street, Aledo TX 76008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: City of Aledo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aledo United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Bankhead Highway in Aledo (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hood Family Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away); Annetta Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away); Lawson Daniel Gratz (approx. 5.4 miles away); Fort Worth-Yuma Mail (approx. 5.8 miles away); Chapin School (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aledo.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 11, 2020

2. First Baptist Church of Aledo

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 743 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.