Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George W. Truett
Truett had also gained a reputation as a skillful fund-raiser, and in 1890 he was appointed financial secretary of Baylor University, which was burdened with a $92,000 debt. Within 23 months, Truett had eliminated the debt. In 1893 he enrolled at Baylor and paid his tuition by becoming pastor of East Waco Baptist Church. He married Josephine Jenkins in 1894.
Truett graduated in 1897 and became pastor of the First Baptist Church, Dallas, a position he held for 47 years. The membership grew from 715 to 7,804. In 1904 the Texas Baptist Sanitarium, later the Baylor Hospital, was founded as a result of his fund raising efforts. He also raised millions of dollars for the Southern Baptist convention, served as an officer in numerous organizations, and traveled worldwide on preaching tours. Following a distinguished career in service to others, Truett died at age 77.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2163.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 31° 33.022′ N, 97° 7.202′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is on South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 South 3rd Street, Waco TX 76706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Baptist Church of Waco (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hebrew Rest (approx. 0.2 miles away); Earle Napier-Kinnard House (approx. ¼ mile away); Baylor University (approx. ¼ mile away); William McKendree Lambdin (approx. ¼ mile away); Samuel Johan Forsgard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas Hudson Barron (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.
Also see . . . Truett, George Washington (1867–1944) - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on June 13, 2023, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2023, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2023, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.