Palo Pinto in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Palo Pinto
Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021
1. First Baptist Church of Palo Pinto Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Palo Pinto. . Soon after the founding of the town of Golconda (Palo Pinto) in 1857, frontier missionary and cattleman George Webb Slaughter organized the Baptist church in the community. A charter member of the Brazos River Baptist Association, the congregation reported eleven additions by letter and seventeen by baptism in its first year. The membership endured extremes of nature, conflict with Native Americans and economic challenges to survive. Merging with Slaughter Valley Baptist Church, the members moved to a frame sanctuary at this site in 1886. A new church building (1952), educational and fellowship building and parsonage continue to serve the historic congregation.
Soon after the founding of the town of Golconda (Palo Pinto) in 1857, frontier missionary and cattleman George Webb Slaughter organized the Baptist church in the community. A charter member of the Brazos River Baptist Association, the congregation reported eleven additions by letter and seventeen by baptism in its first year. The membership endured extremes of nature, conflict with Native Americans and economic challenges to survive. Merging with Slaughter Valley Baptist Church, the members moved to a frame sanctuary at this site in 1886. A new church building (1952), educational and fellowship building and parsonage continue to serve the historic congregation.
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14488.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 32° 45.973′ N, 98° 17.834′ W. Marker is in Palo Pinto, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. It is at the intersection of South 4th Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on South 4th Street. The marker is located south of the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 South 4th Street, Palo Pinto TX 76484, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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 Comancherνa, 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: Palo Pinto Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old County Jail (about
2. The view of the First Baptist Church of Palo Pinto and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
