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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alsatian Immigration through Lavaca Bay (approx. ¼ mile away); Ranger Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca (approx.

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half a mile away); First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Bombardment of Port Lavaca (approx. 0.6 miles away); Naval Shelling of Lavaca (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Torpedo Works (approx. 0.6 miles away); Beach Hotel (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Lavaca.

The entrance to the First Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The entrance to the First Baptist Church and Marker

The view of the First Baptist Church and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

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 304 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.