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

First Baptist Church of West

Photographed by James Hulse, March 5, 2023

1. First Baptist Church of West Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1858 in the pioneer settlement of Bold Springs, this church developed under the leadership of postmaster and farmer Alberto Vaughn and 32 charter members. The congregation erected a frame church building south of the settlement. In 1882, the fellowship moved to West, at the corner of Spruce and Pine, when a rail line was built to the town. The first church building at this site was constructed in 1899. After it burned in 1938, the present sanctuary was built. For over 100 years the church has played a vital role in the community life of West.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1682.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 31° 48.426′ N, 97° 5.723′ W. Marker is in West, Texas, in McLennan County. It is at the intersection of North Marable Street and West Virginia Street, on the left when traveling north on North Marable Street. The marker is located on the east wall of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 North Marable Street, West TX 76691, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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,

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 Crash at Crush (approx. ¼ mile away); West Brethren Church (approx. 0.3

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miles away); First Presbyterian Church of West (approx. 0.3 miles away); West (approx. 0.3 miles away); Best Theatre Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Groppe Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Mary's School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Church of the Assumption (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West.

The First Baptist Church of West and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 5, 2023

2. The First Baptist Church of West and Marker

The view of the First Baptist Church of West and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 5, 2023

3. The view of the First Baptist Church of West and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.