Nederland in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Nederland
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 5, 2021
1. First Baptist Church of Nederland Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Nederland. . This congregation grew out of a revival held by a Baptist minister in the local Dutch Reformed Church. Seven charter members met in March 1907 to organize the First Baptist Church in Nederland, and the Rev. George Montgomery was called to serve as their first pastor. In the early days of the church, new members were baptized in the Neches River. Known until 1925 as Peveto Baptist Church, after faithful member Gille Peveto, First Baptist Church of Nederland has grown in numbers, and over the years has provided significant service to the community.
Incise in base: Given by 1982 Silvertones Senior Adult Choir
This congregation grew out of a revival held by a Baptist minister in the local Dutch Reformed Church. Seven charter members met in March 1907 to organize the First Baptist Church in Nederland, and the Rev. George Montgomery was called to serve as their first pastor. In the early days of the church, new members were baptized in the Neches River. Known until 1925 as Peveto Baptist Church, after faithful member Gille Peveto, First Baptist Church of Nederland has grown in numbers, and over the years has provided significant service to the community.
Incise in base: Given by 1982 Silvertones Senior Adult Choir
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10517.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 29° 58.136′ N, 93° 59.654′ W. Marker is in Nederland, Texas, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Nederland Avenue north of 20th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1911 Nederland Avenue, Nederland TX 77627, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Additional keywords. First Baptist Church of Nederland
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 5, 2021
2. First Baptist Church of Nederland Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
