Near Nocona in Montague County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Valley View Baptist Church
Early worship services were held in the Rowland Schoolhouse (1 mile west) and in the March Schoolhouse (1 mile north). About 1919-1920, after the Valley View Schoolhouse was built, the Baptist congregation shared that facility with other local churches.
In 1921, during the pastorate of the Rev. J.A. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. York donated land at this site for a church building. Brother Russell, who also served as Principal of Valley View School, lived in a teacherage on school property until 1927, when the church built a parsonage. He later resigned to become Pastor of the First Baptist Church in nearby Nocona.
In late 1928 or early 1929 church members voted to change the name of the congregation to Valley View Baptist Church. The Valley View congregation has a long history of supporting outreach and missionary activities. Many of the congregation's former pastors later served in the foreign missionary field.
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5632.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 33° 56.702′ N, 97° 40.184′ W. Marker is near Nocona, Texas, in Montague County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Farm to Market Road 103 and Russell Road, on the left when traveling west. From Nocona take FM 103 15 miles north to church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6159 FM 103, Nocona TX 76255, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North Nocona Oil Field (approx. 2.4 miles away); Spanish Fort (approx. 3 miles away); Site of the 1759 Taovayo Victory Over Spain (approx. 3.1 miles away); Orr Community Veterans Memorial (approx. 10.2 miles away in Oklahoma); Sunnyside High School (approx. 10.4 miles away in Oklahoma); First Baptist Church of Nocona (approx. 11.1 miles away); Central Christian Church (approx. 11.2 miles away); Red River Station / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (approx. 11.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nocona.
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 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.