Edgewood in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Edgewood
Photographed By Jason Sullivan, April 12, 2024
1. First Baptist Church of Edgewood Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Edgewood. . Elders E.B. Eakin and S.E. Reeves organized the original fifteen members of this congregation in December 1890. During its first two years of existence, the fellowship met for worship in several locations, including the community schoolhouse, under a brush arbor, and in a blacksmith shop. The church held services in its own building for the first time in May 1892. The First Baptist Church of Edgewood has continued to increase its membership over the years and has built new facilities to meet the needs of the growing congregation.
Elders E.B. Eakin and S.E. Reeves organized the original fifteen members of this congregation in December 1890. During its first two years of existence, the fellowship met for worship in several locations, including the community schoolhouse, under a brush arbor, and in a blacksmith shop. The church held services in its own building for the first time in May 1892. The First Baptist Church of Edgewood has continued to increase its membership over the years and has built new facilities to meet the needs of the growing congregation.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11404.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 32° 41.642′ N, 95° 53.156′ W. Marker is in Edgewood, Texas, in Van Zandt County. Marker is at the intersection of South Houston Street (Farm to Market Road 859) and South Maple Street, on the right when traveling north on South Houston Street. Marker is located at the First Baptist Church of Edgewood, near one of the main entrances. Look for the two church buildings with white columns; marker is located at the first building when approaching from the south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 S Houston St, Edgewood TX 75117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photo1. submitted on April 20, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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