Calvert in Robertson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church

Of Calvert

Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription.

As early as 1835, Baptists were worshipping in this area. In 1868, when Calvert was founded, Houston & Texas Central Railroad donated lots for a church. Until a brick edifice was built in 1873 on that land (at Hanna and Pine), services were held in a private residence.

This church was host (1875) to Baptist State Convention; (1875, 1878) the State Sunday School Convention; (1912) Hood's Texas Brigade Reunion. Sent (1907) Alyne Guynes Muirhead and (1915) Sammie Guynes Johnson as missionaries to Brazil. Since 1947, sponsors Mexican mission. Elmo Baptist Church merged with Calvert, 1969.

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10921.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 30° 58.869′ N, 96° 40.259′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of Burnett Street and Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on Burnett Street. The marker is located on the base of the southern corner of the First Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 599 Burnett Street, Calvert TX 77837, 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: Former Calvert Courthouse (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Katy Hamman Stricker Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sneed Memorial Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Stricker-Sneed House (about 500 feet away); The Church of the Epiphany (about 700 feet away); The Parish Carriage House (about 700 feet away); Mistrot-Adoue House (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calvert.

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

Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021

2. First Baptist Church and Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021

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

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.