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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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. (about 300 feet away); Smithfield Church of Christ
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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 130 times since then and 30 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.
