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

Inscription.

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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Origin of the Texas State Teachers Association (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Presbyterian Church

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Town Named for Gen. Jose Antonio Mexia (approx. ¼ mile away); Miss Rogers' Music Room (approx. 0.6 miles away); Albert R. Mace (approx. ¾ mile away); Mexia Oil Boom (approx. 1.9 miles away); William Rees (approx. 5.7 miles away); Tehuacana (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mexia.

First Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 18, 2020

2. First Baptist Church and Marker

First Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

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 132 times since then and 37 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.