Nocona in Montague County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Nocona

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 28, 2024

1. First Baptist Church of Nocona Marker

Inscription. Organized in the summer of 1889 by the Rev. J.W. Holman and thirteen charter members, the Nocona Baptist Church first met in a local schoolhouse. The Rev. S.E. West served as first pastor. A sanctuary was completed in 1897, and in 1903 the name was changed to First Baptist Church. A new sanctuary replaced the 1897 structure in 1927. Over the years this congregation has been involved in many outreach projects, including the organization of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Nocona and the support of foreign missionary activities.

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1661.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 33° 47.555′ N, 97° 43.673′ W. Marker is in Nocona, Texas, in Montague County. It is at the intersection of Cooke Street and East Maple Street, on the left when traveling north on Cooke Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 Cooke Street, Nocona TX 76255, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies

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& Lakes Region.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Central Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bob Stone Camp (approx. ¾ mile away); Cotton Gin & Grist Millstones (approx. 1.2 miles away); Red River Station / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (approx. 1.2 miles away); Frontier Montague County Trails & Mail Routes (approx. 1.3 miles away); Montague Cemetery (approx. 8.6 miles away); Montague Pioneer Memorial (approx. 8.9 miles away); Montague County Courthouse (approx. 8.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nocona.

First Baptist Church of Nocona and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 28, 2024

2. First Baptist Church of Nocona and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.