Mexia in Limestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
of Mexia
Photographed by James Hulse, October 18, 2020
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Organized Jan. 14, 1872, by the Rev. W. Henry Parks. Some charter members came from Springfield Church (founded 1846), as that town was bypassed by Houston & Texas Central Railroad in 1871 and absorbed by Mexia.
After meeting at first in a Lodge Hall, congregation built a church in 1873. Four buildings have been erected on this site. Thirty-two pastors have served this church.
The congregation has helped found two other churches. It also has sent out missionaries Mildred Cox Mein (Brazil, 1934-71) and John E. Mills (Africa, 1947-).
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1656.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is January 14, 1872.
Location. 31° 40.984′ N, 96° 28.812′ W. Marker is in Mexia, Texas, in Limestone County. It is at the intersection of East Carthage Street, on the right when traveling east on East Carthage Street. The marker is located at the front entrance of the church near the tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 East Carthage Street, Mexia TX 76667, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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: Origin of the Texas State Teachers Association (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Presbyterian Church
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Photographed by James Hulse, October 18, 2020
2. First Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 18, 2020
3. First Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
