Ovilla in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Ovilla

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. First Baptist Church of Ovilla Marker

Inscription.
Area residents organized a Baptist church in September 1903. The next year, the community built a wooden tabernacle on Red Oak Creek for use by local churches, including the Baptist congregation, which participated in regular services and revivals. In 1922, the Rev. Bob Burleson became the first full-time pastor for the Baptists. Records are unclear about other early meeting spaces, but in 1936 the congregation built a sanctuary at this site, adding other facilities over time. More than 100 years after its initial organization, First Baptist still serves the community through worship, support and outreach.

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1903.

Location. 32° 31.6′ N, 96° 53.144′ W. Marker is in Ovilla, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on Ovilla Road just north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3333 Ovilla Rd, Red Oak TX 75154, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ovilla (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ovilla Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Shiloh Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ellis County (approx. 4½ miles away); Parsons' Cavalry (approx. 4½ miles away); Red Oak Cemetery (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ovilla.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. First Baptist Church of Ovilla Marker

Located next to today’s Vertical Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.