Wharton in Wharton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
of Wharton
Photographed By James Hulse, February 11, 2022
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. of Wharton. Early Baptist worship services in this area were most likely held at the home of "Old 300" colonist William Kincheloe perhaps as early as 1822. A Sunday School was started in or near present-day Wharton in 1829 or 1830. A Baptist congregation was organized by 1847. That year, the Colorado Church of Wharton, or Wharton Baptist Church as it came to be called, became one of the founding members of the Colorado Association. The congregation's first sanctuary was built in the late 1850s. The fellowship has been known since 1913 as the First Baptist Church of Wharton. , Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Early Baptist worship services in this area were most likely held at the home of "Old 300" colonist William Kincheloe perhaps as early as 1822. A Sunday School was started in or near present-day Wharton in 1829 or 1830. A Baptist congregation was organized by 1847. That year, the Colorado Church of Wharton, or Wharton Baptist Church as it came to be called, became one of the founding members of the Colorado Association. The congregation's first sanctuary was built in the late 1850s. The fellowship has been known since 1913 as the First Baptist Church of Wharton. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1683.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 29° 18.913′ N, 96° 5.905′ W. Marker is in Wharton, Texas, in Wharton County. Marker is at the intersection of North Fulton Street and Linn Street, on the right when traveling south on North Fulton Street. The marker is located north of the church entrance by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 North Fulton, Wharton TX 77488, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nettie Elkins House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Judge Edwin Hawes House
3. The view of the First Baptist Church and Marker from the street
Photographed By James Hulse, February 11, 2022
4. The First Baptist Church of Wharton
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
