Sweetwater in Nolan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Sweetwater
Photographed by Dave W, November 5, 2022
1. First Baptist Church of Sweetwater Marker
Organized on December 11, 1881, by the Reverend Peter Turner (1812-1892), a native of England, this church served settlers of the pioneer railroad town of Sweetwater. The congregation's first church building, a frame structure with an ornate steeple, was completed in 1882 on the corner of 4th & Elm Streets. Several other denominations shared the building for a time. Church members have organized four Baptist missions in Sweetwater beginning with the Lamar Street mission in 1912. To accommodate the increasing membership, new sanctuaries were built in 1924 and 1960.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1679.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 11, 1881.
Location. 32° 28.323′ N, 100° 24.429′ W. Marker is in Sweetwater, Texas, in Nolan County. It is on East 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 E 3rd St, Sweetwater TX 79556, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 Comancherνa, 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: Ragland Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium (about 500 feet away); Nolan County (about 600 feet away); W.A.S.P. (Women's Airforce Service Pilots) Training Base: Avenger Field (about 700 feet away); S.D. Myres (about 800 feet away); Texas and Pacific Railway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Davis House
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Photographed by Dave W, November 5, 2022
2. First Baptist Church of Sweetwater Marker
The marker is mounted on the wall inside the lobby of the church. The lobby is accessed through the doors seen in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
