Karnes City in Karnes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Karnes City
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
1. First Baptist Church of Karnes City Marker
This congregation was founded as a missionary church by the Rev. J.D. Walker in 1894, the same year the new town of Karnes City became the county seat of Karnes County. It is thought that early worship services were held in the school building.The first church building in Karnes City was the First Baptist Church erected in 1899. Other denominations shared the church building until they built their own church houses.
Early baptismal services, held once or twice yearly, were administered in the San Antonio River or in a stock tank on a nearby ranch. As the membership grew, programs were added including a Women's Missionary Society, youth group, Sunday School, and Sun Beam band. The church helped to establish mission churches in the area. A local radio program also served the area for many years. Several property and facility additions and improvements were completed through the years to accommodate the needs of the congregation, including a parsonage, auditorium, fellowship hall, and education building.
The First Baptist Church continues to provide support, education and spiritual guidance for the area as it
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Given in Memory of
Joe E. And Lucille Dietze Yeary
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1642.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 28° 53.081′ N, 97° 53.854′ W. Marker is in Karnes City, Texas, in Karnes County. Marker is at the intersection of East Calvert (Business U.S. 181) and South Esplanade Street on East Calvert. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 406 East Calvert, Karnes City TX 78118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Karnes City (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Karnes County (approx. ¼ mile away); Karnes County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); 7.7 cm German Feldkanone 16 (built 1918) (approx. ¼ mile away); Butler Family Cemetery (approx. 4.7 miles away); St. Joseph's School (approx. 5 miles away); Immaculate Conception Church (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Karnes City.
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
2. The First Baptist Church of Karnes City and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
3. The First Baptist Church of Karnes City
The marker is to the far right in this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
