Hamilton in Hamilton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
Of Hamilton
Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2021
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Outgrowth of earliest known religious work in this county-preaching by Baptist elder D.S. Babb, 1867-73. Organized in 1873. Known charter members: Col. G.R. Freeman, S.C. Messer, J.P. Murphree, Mrs. Elizabeth Rice, Capt. A.H. Watson, and W.B. West. The first pastor was the Rev. Dave White.
In 1874 joined the Leon River Baptist Association, to which in 1875 its 18 members gave $12. After meeting in Capt. Watson's box schoolhouse (305 E. Henry), the courthouse, and the Presbyterian sanctuary, members in 1896 built a native stone church. Present structure was erected in 1971.
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1639.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 31° 42.116′ N, 98° 7.409′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Texas, in Hamilton County. It is at the intersection of South Bell Street and East Coke Street, on the left when traveling south on South Bell Street. The marker is located on the wall next to the Church office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 South Bell Street, Hamilton TX 76531, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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: Perry National Bank (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eidson-Rice Building (about 500 feet away); Rice Building (about 600 feet away); Rice-Eidson Building (about 600 feet away); Elise Waerenskjold
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2021
2. The First Baptist Church Marker near the church office
Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2021
3. The view of the First Baptist Church from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
