Ladonia in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Ladonia
On January 8, 1860 the congregation formally organized as the First Baptist Church, the Rev. A.J. Moffat became the first pastor, before the congregation built its first church building in 1877, services were held in a combination church/schoolhouse where worshipers used split logs for seats for several years.
The congregation became actively involved in both Baptist affairs and missionary endeavors early in its development. In 1867, Ladonia was the site of the Baptist Convention of Eastern Texas, though attendance was somewhat low due to a yellow fever outbreak. However, the next year Ladonia continued hosting other Baptist events and participating in local, county, and regional association meetings. As early as 1869, women's groups were active in local missionary programs, and at the turn of the century the congregation as a whole began to support a nearby orphan age as well as foreign missions.
Throughout its history, the First Baptist Church of Ladonia has played an important role in the religious life of this community.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8876.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1860.
Location. 33° 25.508′ N, 95° 56.556′ W. Marker is in Ladonia, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Stone Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 E Main Street, Ladonia TX 75449, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ladonia Baptist Church World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Ladonia Presbyterian Church Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ladonia Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Bethel Lodge No. 134 A.F. & A.M. (approx. ¼ mile away); Ladonia (approx. ¼ mile away); Ladonia Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Little Bethel Baptist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mt. Carmel Cemetery (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ladonia.
Also see . . . Ladonia, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.