Alvarado in Johnson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Alvarado
Photographed By James Hulse, April 7, 2023
1. First Baptist Church of Alvarado Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Alvarado. . Settlers came to Alvarado in the 1850s, and area Baptists are believed to have gathered for several years before formally organizing a church on October 6, 1861. Members first met at the community's Union building, shared by a school and three other denominations. Bro. William C. Gentry served as the first pastor of the group, which recruited new members with revival meetings in nearby Willow Springs. The Alvarado congregation moved into its own sanctuary in 1877. Over the years, it has built new facilities, relocating here at the turn of the 21st century. It continues efforts to serve the community through a variety of programs
Settlers came to Alvarado in the 1850s, and area Baptists are believed to have gathered for several years before formally organizing a church on October 6, 1861. Members first met at the community's Union building, shared by a school and three other denominations. Bro. William C. Gentry served as the first pastor of the group, which recruited new members with revival meetings in nearby Willow Springs. The Alvarado congregation moved into its own sanctuary in 1877. Over the years, it has built new facilities, relocating here at the turn of the 21st century. It continues efforts to serve the community through a variety of programs
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13030.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1861.
Location. 32° 25.038′ N, 97° 12.602′ W. Marker is in Alvarado, Texas, in Johnson County. Marker is on East Henderson Street (U.S. 67) ¼ mile east of North Cummings Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 US 67, Alvarado TX 76009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The front entrance to the First Baptist Church of Alvarado and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 7, 2023
3. The First Baptist Church of Alvarado
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
