Rice in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Rice

Photographed By James Hulse, January 11, 2021

1. First Baptist Church of Rice Marker

Inscription.

On Feb. 21, 1875, three years after a rail line was built to the area, a group of local residents met to organize this congregation. Early worship services were conducted in the community schoolhouse. In 1894 a sanctuary was constructed at this site on land acquired from Rice Institute, a Houston organization founded by railroadman William Marsh Rice, for whom this town was named. For over a century, the First Baptist Church has led in the development of the area. Its role in the community continues to reflect the ideals of its pioneer founders.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7194.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1875.

Location. 32° 14.543′ N, 96° 29.881′ W. Marker is in Rice, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker is at the intersection of South Dallas Street and Benton Street, on the left when traveling south on South Dallas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 South Dallas Street, Rice TX 75155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rice (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fortson Family (approx. 0.2 miles away); Haynes Memorial Methodist Church

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Rice Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Alma (approx. 4.1 miles away); General Lucian K. Truscott, Jr. (approx. 5.1 miles away); Francis Marion Martin (approx. 5.1 miles away); Baptist General Association of Texas (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rice.

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

Photographed By James Hulse, January 11, 2021

2. First Baptist Church of Rice and Marker

The view of the First Baptist Church of Rice from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 11, 2021

3. The view of the First Baptist Church of Rice from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.