Keller in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Keller

Photographed By Morgan Petermann, December 21, 2023

1. First Baptist Church of Keller Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1882 as the Keller Baptist Church, this church was started by twenty former members of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church soon after rail lines reached the area. Early meetings were held in a schoolhouse and then in the Union Church Building. The Rev. Elihu Newton (1845-1925) served as the first Pastor, with R.I. McCain, William J. Prewett and William Crawford as the first Deacons. A charter member of the Tarrant County Baptist Association founded in 1886, the First Baptist Church of Keller continues to faithfully serve God and this community.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1643.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 32° 56.226′ N, 97° 15.005′ W. Marker is in Keller, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is at the intersection of Lorine Street and College Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Lorine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Keller TX 76248, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Keller (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bourland Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Keller Methodist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mount Gilead Cemetery (approx.

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1.9 miles away); Mount Gilead Baptist Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Pioneer Stone Burial Cairns (approx. 1.9 miles away); Jellico (approx. 3.7 miles away); Westlake and the Circle T Ranch (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keller.

Photographed By Morgan Petermann, December 21, 2023

2. First Baptist Church of Keller Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.