Hearne in Robertson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
Of Hearne
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Organized April 18, 1869, as "Hearne Station Baptist Church", with 11 charter members. After great revivals under the Rev. "Major" Penn, and gift of a site by incorporators of Southern Pacific Railroad, a sanctuary was built in 1877. Pastor H.R. Carroll and congregation laid cornerstone Sept. 2, 1907, for a new auditorium, adopting name "First Baptist Church".
On Jan. 23, 1966, present church was dedicated under leadership of the Rev. James Scirratt.
This congregation organized and in 1969 erected a building for a Mexican Baptist Mission.
Memorial to the Founding Fathers
By Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Collier
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10922.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1869.
Location. 30° 52.693′ N, 96° 35.63′ W. Marker is in Hearne, Texas, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of West Davis Street and South Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling east on West Davis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 West Davis Street, Hearne TX 77859, 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: A Century of the Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Philips Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); The Robert Cyrus Allen Home (about 700
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
2. First Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
3. First Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
4. The view of the First Baptist Church from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
