Central Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Arlington
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023
1. First Baptist Church of Arlington Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Arlington. . In the 1870s this church was organized at Johnson Station, an early Tarrant County settlement and stagecoach stop. In 1876 the Texas and Pacific Railroad built a line through the area and founded Arlington. The church and other institutions moved to the new town. Worship services were held at several meeting sites before the congregation built a sanctuary at Pecan and Abram Streets in 1917. That Church building burned in 1944, and an auditorium was constructed on South Center Street in 1947. A new sanctuary at this location was added in 1959.
In the 1870s this church was organized at Johnson Station, an early Tarrant County settlement and stagecoach stop. In 1876 the Texas and Pacific Railroad built a line through the area and founded Arlington. The church and other institutions moved to the new town. Worship services were held at several meeting sites before the congregation built a sanctuary at Pecan and Abram Streets in 1917. That Church building burned in 1944, and an auditorium was constructed on South Center Street in 1947. A new sanctuary at this location was added in 1959.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1609.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 32° 44.033′ N, 97° 6.438′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Central Arlington. Marker is at the intersection of South Center Street and UTA Blvd, on the right when traveling south on South Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 S Center Street, Arlington TX 76010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Interurban (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Hayter (about 600 feet away); Colonel Neel E. Kearby (about 600 feet
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
