Mount Vernon in Franklin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023
1. First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon. . Led by Baptist missionary William M. Pickett, this congregation was organized on Oct. 5, 1849, one year after the Mount Vernon Post Office was established. Early worship services were held in a log building located about one-half mile east of the Franklin County Courthouse. Originally known as New Liberty, the congregation adopted the name Mount Vernon Baptist Church in 1870. The church has had a number of outstanding members and pastors, including the Rev. Joshua F. Johnson, who later served as a member of the 1861 Secession Convention in Austin.
Led by Baptist missionary William M. Pickett, this congregation was organized on Oct. 5, 1849, one year after the Mount Vernon Post Office was established. Early worship services were held in a log building located about one-half mile east of the Franklin County Courthouse. Originally known as New Liberty, the congregation adopted the name Mount Vernon Baptist Church in 1870. The church has had a number of outstanding members and pastors, including the Rev. Joshua F. Johnson, who later served as a member of the 1861 Secession Convention in Austin.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9840.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 33° 11.159′ N, 95° 13.287′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, Texas, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Kaufman Street and Gregg Street, on the right when traveling north on Kaufman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon TX 75457, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023
2. First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
