Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Junction
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
1. First Baptist Church of Junction Marker
In 1880, several local residents met at the Courthouse to organize a Baptist Church. The Rev. Z.M. Wells, pastor at Menardville (Menard), led the group and continued conducting services monthly. Four years later the Courthouse burned, and Junction residents erected a community church building, used on a rotating basis. In 1887, the Baptist congregation built a white, frame sanctuary on this site. Members built a spanish-style building here in 1929 and then a brick structure in 1959. As the church has grown, it has also added other facilities. Over the years, members have served the community through mission work, worship, music and service programs.
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13276.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 30° 29.222′ N, 99° 46.129′ W. Marker is in Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. It is at the intersection of South 8th Street and Oak Street, on the right when traveling south on South 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 South 8th Street, Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. 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 walking distance of this marker: College Street Church of Christ (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Rock Store, 1879 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Livery Stable (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Junction
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Also see . . . Baptist General Convention of Texas. Wikipedia (Submitted on November 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
2. First Baptist Church of Junction Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
3. First Baptist Church of Junction and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
