Honey Grove in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Honey Grove
Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023
1. First Baptist Church of Honey Grove Marker
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First Baptist Church of Honey Grove. . Originally organized in November of 1847 by pastor W.M. Pickett, a missionary from the Southern Baptist Convention Home Mission Board, the First Baptist Church of Honey Grove met in a log schoolhouse at nearby Allen's Chapel. Nine charter members formed the church. After several years, there was a dispute between Allen's Chapel Methodists and the First Baptist Church over use of the schoolhouse. The Baptists erected a new structure in 1852. The following year the Baptist Church split; remaining members called themselves Honey Grove Baptist Church. They held services in a frame schoolhouse for several years., In 1856, the Baptists, Methodists, Cumberland Presbyterians and Disciples of Christ built the first public building in Honey Grove. Called the Union Church, it was the only house of worship in the community for twenty years. When the Baptists acquired their own building, with a seating capacity of 350, in 1884, they inherited the Union Church bell. The First Baptist Church completed a new sanctuary in 1912. Solid brick walls, a metal roof and ceilings, cement foundation and cork linoleum flooring were highlights of the new building., In 1888 a former pastor of the First Baptist Church, John H. Boyett, and Lewis Holland printed the Baptist News in Honey Grove. Distributed to members of the faith throughout the state, the publication was a predecessor to the Baptist Standard, which celebrated 100 years of publication in 1988. Marking 155 years of worship in 1997, the First Baptist Church of Honey Grove continues the traditions of its founders with a variety of religious life and community service programs.
Originally organized in November of 1847 by pastor W.M. Pickett, a missionary from the Southern Baptist Convention Home Mission Board, the First Baptist Church of Honey Grove met in a log schoolhouse at nearby Allen's Chapel. Nine charter members formed the church. After several years, there was a dispute between Allen's Chapel Methodists and the First Baptist Church over use of the schoolhouse. The Baptists erected a new structure in 1852. The following year the Baptist Church split; remaining members called themselves Honey Grove Baptist Church. They held services in a frame schoolhouse for several years.
In 1856, the Baptists, Methodists, Cumberland Presbyterians and Disciples of Christ built the first public building in Honey Grove. Called the Union Church, it was the only house of worship in the community for twenty years. When the Baptists acquired their own building, with a seating capacity of 350, in 1884, they inherited the Union Church bell. The First Baptist Church completed a new sanctuary in 1912. Solid brick walls, a metal roof and ceilings, cement foundation and cork linoleum flooring were highlights of the new building.
In 1888 a former pastor of the First Baptist Church, John H. Boyett, and Lewis Holland printed the Baptist News in Honey Grove. Distributed to members of the faith throughout the state,
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the publication was a predecessor to the Baptist Standard, which celebrated 100 years of publication in 1988. Marking 155 years of worship in 1997, the First Baptist Church of Honey Grove continues the traditions of its founders with a variety of religious life and community service programs.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11874.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1847.
Location. 33° 35.018′ N, 95° 54.46′ W. Marker is in Honey Grove, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of Hickory Street and 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Hickory Street. The marker is located at the corner of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 Hickory Street, Honey Grove TX 75446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Honey Grove, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023
3. The First Baptist Church of Honey Grove and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.