North Richland Hills in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Smithfield Baptist Church
Photographed by Dave W, November 7, 2022
1. Smithfield Baptist Church Marker
This church was organized by 12 charter members in 1895; the Rev. G.W. Green served as first Pastor. A sanctuary was built here in 1902 on town lots donated by G.W. Gunter. The church supported area missions and organized a Youth Union, Sunday School, and Woman's Missionary Union. The congregation established Shady Grove Baptist Church in 1954. The church was renamed First Baptist Church of Smithfield in 1958. A new sanctuary was built in 1962 and several facilities were added over the years. The church serves the area with a variety of programs.
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4966.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 32° 52.024′ N, 97° 12.665′ W. Marker is in North Richland Hills, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7912 Main St, North Richland Hills TX 76182, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. 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: Cobbs Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Smithfield Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans and First Responders Memorial flag pole (about 300 feet away); Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455 A.F. & A.M.
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Photographed by Dave W, November 7, 2022
2. Smithfield Baptist Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
