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

First Baptist Church Of Waxahachie

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

1. First Baptist Church Of Waxahachie Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1861 by twelve citizens meeting in the Methodist Church, the Baptist congregation elected W.H. Stokes as its first pastor. The group met in several locations until their first church building was completed in 1882. Several successive structures were built, and the present facilities were begun in 1949. The present sanctuary was dedicated in 1959. A part of Waxahachie history for over 125 years, the First Baptist Church has concentrated its efforts on Baptist missionary activities and community assistance projects.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

2nd Plaque
The church relocated in January 2019 after 137 years at the Rogers Street location.

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7102.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 32° 24.399′ N, 96° 49.326′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 287 Frontage Road and Park Place Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 287. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 US-287 Frontage Road, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: H.P. and Mollie McCartney House (approx. 1.4 miles away);

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St. Joseph Catholic Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Site of Marvin College (approx. 1.6 miles away); Oak Lawn School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Williams-Erwin House (approx. 1.7 miles away); 1918 Waxahachie High School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Strickland-Sawyer House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Presiding Elder's House (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.

The First Baptist Church Of Waxahachie and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

2. The First Baptist Church Of Waxahachie and Marker

The view of the First Baptist Church Of Waxahachie from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

3. The view of the First Baptist Church Of Waxahachie from the parking lot

(the marker is on the far left of the building)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,375 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.