Marlin in Falls County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Greater Providence Missionary Baptist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2022

1. Greater Providence Missionary Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1893, twelve men and women led by the Rev. N.T. Denson organized the Providence Baptist Church, named to reflect a sense of divine direction. They held their first services in a schoolhouse and later purchased this site. They erected a brush arbor where they held services until they could build their first sanctuary. The congregation faced devastating fires in 1941 and 1963, losing records as well as their first two church buildings. In 1963, members built a new sanctuary and changed their name to Greater Providence. The church has provided space for local groups and has continued to grow, with music, education and outreach services for its members and its community.

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13041.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 31° 18.112′ N, 96° 53.543′ W. Marker is in Marlin, Texas, in Falls County. It is on Commerce Street 0.1 miles south of Aycock Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Commerce Street, Marlin TX 76661, 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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Rev. Nelson T. Denson and Marlin Missionary Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Methodist Church (approx.

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0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of Marlin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hot Mineral Water (approx. 0.4 miles away); Early Hilton Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Falls County Courthouse (approx. half a mile away); Falls County World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Marlin (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marlin.

The Greater Providence Missionary Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2022

2. The Greater Providence Missionary Baptist Church and Marker

The view of the Greater Providence Missionary Baptist Church and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2022

3. The view of the Greater Providence Missionary Baptist Church and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.