Port Lavaca in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
Of Port Lavaca
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. Of Port Lavaca. Organized in 1854 as the Lavaca Baptist Church, this congregation developed from area missionary efforts that began in the 1830s. The original church leaders were: Elder J.M.B. Haynie, pastor: Ammon Burr, clerk; and John Slater and Charles Ives, deacons. Despite early hardships such as the Civil War, hurricanes, and a yellow fever epidemic, the Baptists continued their worship services and in 1913 were chartered by the state as the First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca. Active in the formation of several area congregations, the church has played an active role in the development of the town. , Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Organized in 1854 as the Lavaca Baptist Church, this congregation developed from area missionary efforts that began in the 1830s. The original church leaders were: Elder J.M.B. Haynie, pastor: Ammon Burr, clerk; and John Slater and Charles Ives, deacons. Despite early hardships such as the Civil War, hurricanes, and a yellow fever epidemic, the Baptists continued their worship services and in 1913 were chartered by the state as the First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca. Active in the formation of several area congregations, the church has played an active role in the development of the town. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1667.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 28° 37.539′ N, 96° 37.593′ W. Marker is in Port Lavaca, Texas, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Calhoun Street ,, 0.1 miles west of Broadway Street (State Highway 238), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the southeast corner of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 902 Calhoun Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The entrance to the First Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021
3. The view of the First Baptist Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
