Rankin in Upton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Rankin
Photographed by James Hulse, July 2, 2022
1. First Baptist Church of Rankin Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Rankin. . Local residents formed a Baptist congregation in A.F. Schnaubert's home in 1914. Names of early members include Schnaubert, Taylor, Pool, Felps, Miller, Hickox and Blanton. Later in 1914, the community built a church for local denominations; it was also used as a school. The Rev. J.W. Staten served as the Baptist congregation's part-time preacher for several years. First Baptist Church called its first full-time pastor, the Rev. Carson Taylor, in 1927. Three years later, the congregation bought its own building, a former hardware store, and later moved it to this site. In the early 1950s, members built a new sanctuary here. Since its organization, the congregation has served its community and its faith through many programs and missions.
Local residents formed a Baptist congregation in A.F. Schnaubert's home in 1914. Names of early members include Schnaubert, Taylor, Pool, Felps, Miller, Hickox and Blanton. Later in 1914, the community built a church for local denominations; it was also used as a school. The Rev. J.W. Staten served as the Baptist congregation's part-time preacher for several years. First Baptist Church called its first full-time pastor, the Rev. Carson Taylor, in 1927. Three years later, the congregation bought its own building, a former hardware store, and later moved it to this site. In the early 1950s, members built a new sanctuary here. Since its organization, the congregation has served its community and its faith through many programs and missions.
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14417.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 31° 13.416′ N, 101° 56.488′ W. Marker is in Rankin, Texas, in Upton County. It is at the intersection of Upton Street and 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Upton Street. The marker is located in front of the church at the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 Upton Street, Rankin TX 79778, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Texas. 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.
3. The view of the First Baptist Church of Rankin and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on July 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
