San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church NBC of San Marcos
Photographed By James Hulse, May 24, 2022
1. First Baptist Church NBC of San Marcos Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church NBC of San Marcos. . In 1866 Rev. Moses Johns met with Freedmen to organize the Colored Baptist Church Zion, San Marcos' First African American Congregation. In 1872 the church became a charter member of the Guadalupe Baptist Association. That same year, the Ku Klux Klan burned the church's first sanctuary, located on Guadalupe St. where Tuttle Lumber Co. now stands. The church built a Victorian-Style sanctuary on Comal (now MLK) street in 1908 under Rev. G.F. Curry's leadership. The name First Baptist Church NBC (National Baptist Convention) of San Marcos was adopted in the 1980s. In 1986 the congregation moved to its new Mitchell Street sanctuary where the congregation continues to serve.
In 1866 Rev. Moses Johns met with Freedmen to organize the Colored Baptist Church Zion, San Marcos' First African American Congregation. In 1872 the church became a charter member of the Guadalupe Baptist Association. That same year, the Ku Klux Klan burned the church's first sanctuary, located on Guadalupe St. where Tuttle Lumber Co. now stands. The church built a Victorian-Style sanctuary on Comal (now MLK) street in 1908 under Rev. G.F. Curry's leadership. The name First Baptist Church NBC (National Baptist Convention) of San Marcos was adopted in the 1980s. In 1986 the congregation moved to its new Mitchell Street sanctuary where the congregation continues to serve.
Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17822.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 29° 52.409′ N, 97° 56.851′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is at the intersection of South Mitchell Street and Dailey Street, on the right when traveling south on South Mitchell Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 South Mitchell Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the First Baptist Church NBC of San Marcos Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
