Wylie in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Wylie
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, January 12, 2021
1. First Baptist Church of Wylie Marker
This congregation has its origins in the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Nickleville, which met in private homes prior to 1870. After the town became a part of the new community of Wylie about 1887, the church became known as the Missionary Baptist Church of Wylie. Members purchased land at the present site in 1905 and constructed a sanctuary. Continued growth led to the calling of a full-time pastor in 1914 and the expansion of the facilities for new programs. Known as first Baptist Church of Wylie since 1942, the congregation has upheld its commitment to education, worship and community outreach throughout its history.
Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12880.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 33° 0.906′ N, 96° 32.251′ W. Marker is in Wylie, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of East Marble Street and North 1st Street, on the right when traveling east on East Marble Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wylie TX 75098, 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Thomas and Mattie Brown House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brown Cottage
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Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, January 12, 2021
2. First Baptist Church of Wylie and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 754 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
