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
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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 287 Frontage Road and Park Place Boulevard
Photographed By James Hulse, March 30, 2022
2. The First Baptist Church Of Waxahachie and Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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); 1918 Waxahachie High School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Central Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie (approx. 1.8 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of a Confederate Powder Mill (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.
Photographed By James Hulse, March 30, 2022
3. The view of the First Baptist Church Of Waxahachie from the parking lot
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 174 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
