Beeville in Bee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Beeville
Photographed By James Hulse, August 29, 2021
1. First Baptist Church of Beeville Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Beeville. . This church was organized in 1869 as the Beeville Baptist Church. Its first sanctuary was built near Poesta Creek in 1871. The congregation grew quickly, emerging as the largest among the 39 members of the Regional Blanco Baptist Association by 1876. The congregation changed its name to First Baptist Church of Beeville about 1887. Through the efforts of the Rev. J.M. Sallee and his family. The church began a tradition of extensive foreign missionary work about 1900. The congregation built its fourth sanctuary at this site in 1957.
This church was organized in 1869 as the Beeville Baptist Church. Its first sanctuary was built near Poesta Creek in 1871. The congregation grew quickly, emerging as the largest among the 39 members of the Regional Blanco Baptist Association by 1876. The congregation changed its name to First Baptist Church of Beeville about 1887. Through the efforts of the Rev. J.M. Sallee and his family. The church began a tradition of extensive foreign missionary work about 1900. The congregation built its fourth sanctuary at this site in 1957.
Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1615.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 28° 24.406′ N, 97° 45.044′ W. Marker is in Beeville, Texas, in Bee County. Marker is at the intersection of North Saint Mary's Street and East Kennedy Street, on the right when traveling north on North Saint Mary's Street. The marker is located near the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 North Saint Mary's Street, Beeville TX 78102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the First Baptist Church of Beeville and Marker from the street
The marker is under the shade tree in the photo
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.