Milford in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
of Milford
Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. of Milford. Chartered in 1855 with eleven members, this congregation was organized at the home of Dr. J.M. Higgins. The first pastor was the Rev. J.M. Perry (1817-1905), a native of Alabama. A chapel on College Street, built in 1856, served the fellowship until 1871 when the church was moved to this site. The property was deeded to the First Baptist and Cumberland Presbyterian congregations, who financed the construction of a sanctuary here. Separate Baptist church structures were built here in 1890 and 1917. Former pastors include prominent state and national Baptist leaders.
Chartered in 1855 with eleven members, this congregation was organized at the home of Dr. J.M. Higgins. The first pastor was the Rev. J.M. Perry (1817-1905), a native of Alabama. A chapel on College Street, built in 1856, served the fellowship until 1871 when the church was moved to this site. The property was deeded to the First Baptist and Cumberland Presbyterian congregations, who financed the construction of a sanctuary here. Separate Baptist church structures were built here in 1890 and 1917. Former pastors include prominent state and national Baptist leaders.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7100.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 32° 7.461′ N, 96° 56.681′ W. Marker is in Milford, Texas, in Ellis County. Marker is at the intersection of East Crossmain and Pecan Street, on the left when traveling east on East Crossmain. 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: 201 East Crossmain, Milford TX 76670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Milford Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milford Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile
2. The view of the First Baptist Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
