Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized November, 1852, under the Rev. J.R. Briscoe with six charter members. The first log church on this site doubled as the school. Cost of this lot then outside city limits was $50. Indian trail lay northeast.

In 1855 a new frame church was built; baptisms were held in Saunder's pool on West 7th. Other denominations were also allowed to worship here.

New churches were built in 1882 and 1921, the latter being dedicated by George W. Truett noted evangelist. The present church was dedicated 1959 under the Rev. Jack M. Carson, pastor.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8874.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1852.

Location. 33° 34.84′ N, 96° 10.669′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It is at the intersection of North Center Street and East 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street. The marker is located in front of the church near the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 N Center Street, Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Christian Church of Bonham (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); First Presbyterian Church U.S. (about 500 feet away); Site of Steger Opera House (about 600 feet away); Risser Hospital (about 700 feet away); Confederate Commissary (about 700 feet away); Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Enigma in a Riddle (approx. 0.2 miles away); On Route of Early Texas Streetcars (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

Also see . . . First Baptist Church, Bonham. Fannin County Historical Commission (Submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The First Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

2. The First Baptist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.