Pharr in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Pharr
Photographed By James Hulse, April 22, 2023
1. First Baptist Church of Pharr Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Pharr. . This church was established by seven charter members in 1913. The Rev. A.J. Seale served as first pastor. Early worship services were held in a school building until 1916 when a sanctuary was built on land set aside by the Pharr Townsite Company. A Sunday School youth organization, and Women's Missionary Society were organized. The congregation, which helped establish two local Hispanic churches has added several facilities over the years. A new sanctuary was built here in 1994. First Baptist Church of Pharr continues to serve the area with a variety of outreach programs
This church was established by seven charter members in 1913. The Rev. A.J. Seale served as first pastor. Early worship services were held in a school building until 1916 when a sanctuary was built on land set aside by the Pharr Townsite Company. A Sunday School youth organization, and Women's Missionary Society were organized. The congregation, which helped establish two local Hispanic churches has added several facilities over the years. A new sanctuary was built here in 1994. First Baptist Church of Pharr continues to serve the area with a variety of outreach programs
Location. 26° 10.907′ N, 98° 11.441′ W. Marker is in Pharr, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is at the intersection of West Ridge Road and Canna Street, on the right when traveling west on West Ridge Road. The marker is located on the front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 W Ridge Road, Pharr TX 78577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the First Baptist Church of Pharr and Marker from the parking lot
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
