McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of McKinney at Drexel Street

Photographed by Gary Estep, March 9, 2026

1. First Baptist Church of McKinney at Drexel Street Marker

Inscription.

This congregation was organized in April 1882 under the direction of the Rev. A.R. Griggs. Originally known as the Second Baptist Church, the fellowship conducted early worship services under a brush arbor. Land at this site was deeded to church trustees in 1893 by T.J. Brown and James W. Throckmorton, a former Texas governor. The first sanctuary was built here the following year. Active in community service and in the ordination of ministers, the congregation has played a major role in the development of the area for over a century.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1598.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1882.

Location. 33° 12.286′ N, 96° 36.479′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of Drexel Street and Throckmorton Place, on the left when traveling west on Drexel Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McKinney TX 75069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

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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 walking distance of this marker: Site of Elm Saloon (approx. half a mile away); 1911 McKinney Post Office (approx. 0.6 miles away); Texas American Bank/McKinney N. A. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Settlers Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Waddill-Morris Homesite (approx. 0.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church of McKinney (approx. 0.6 miles away); First National Bank Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Heard-Craig House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKinney.

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, April 21, 2021

2. First Baptist Church of McKinney at Drexel Street Marker

First Baptist Church of McKinney at Drexel Street and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, April 21, 2021

3. First Baptist Church of McKinney at Drexel Street and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 9, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.