Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Longview
Over the years, the church purchased additional property adjacent to its original two lots. As the congregation grew, more church buildings were erected and later replaced with larger structures. A red brick sanctuary which replaced the original frame structure in 1901 was in turn replaced by a larger building in 1914. Continued expansion led to further building programs over the years.
In addition to serving its own members, the First Baptist Church has been instrumental in establishing new congregations in the community, including Northside Baptist Church, Valley View Baptist Church, Moberly Avenue Baptist Church, and Oakland Heights Baptist Church. It continues to serve the community with a variety of religious and educational programs.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9951.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 32° 29.57′ N, 94° 44.387′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. Marker is at the intersection of South Fredonia Street and East Church Alley, on the right when traveling south on South Fredonia Street. 200 block S. Freedonia at Cotton St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Longview TX 75601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Longview Municipal Building and Central Fire Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); When Mule Power Moved People (about 400 feet away); King Cotton (about 400 feet away); Timber – The First Industry (about 500 feet away); Site of James S. Hogg Newspaper (about 600 feet away); Then Came the Railroad (about 600 feet away); Kelly Plow Company (about 700 feet away); From Subsistence to Cash Crops (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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