Blanco in Blanco County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church

Of Blanco

Photographed by James Hulse, March 21, 2022

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Led by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Silliman and the Rev. Joseph Bird (1821-1909), this congregation was organized on November 6, 1859, with five charter members. Worship services were held in a Union church shared with the local Methodist and Church of Christ congregations until 1902, when the Baptists purchased land and built a frame sanctuary. It was replaced in 1951, and the congregation built a new facility at this site in 1975. Throughout its history, the First Baptist Church of Blanco has emphasized worship programs and missionary activities.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1617.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1859.

Location. 30° 6.06′ N, 98° 25.805′ W. Marker is in Blanco, Texas, in Blanco County. It is at the intersection of Terri Lane and 4th Street (Farm to Market Road 1623), on the left when traveling north on Terri Lane. The marker is located on the eastern section of the church grounds near Terri Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 4th Street, Blanco TX 78606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

It is also in the American South.

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: Adrian Edwards Conn Home (approx. half a mile away); Old Blanco County Courthouse

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(approx. half a mile away); Blanco High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Joseph Wilson Baines (approx. 0.6 miles away); Blanco Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Blanco State Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Blanco Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jesse L. McCrocklin (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blanco.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 21, 2022

2. First Baptist Church Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, March 21, 2022

3. The view of the First Baptist Church Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.