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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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

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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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); William H. Humphries Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bennett Joseph Carter Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old First National Bank Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); A. L. Spradlin Log Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Edgewood Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Slaughter School (approx. 1.4 miles away); Barren Ridge (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 2, 2024

2. First Baptist Church of Edgewood Marker

of all markers in Edgewood.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 20, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. 2. submitted on September 2, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.