Beckville in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Beckville

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

1. First Baptist Church of Beckville Marker

Inscription. Organized on May 15, 1886 with 12 charter members, this congregation originally was known as Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Members soon built a sanctuary on land donated by John Loyd and Emma Appling. The first pastor to serve the fellowship was elder E.Β. Εakin. New and additional facilities have been constructed over the years to accommodate a growing membership. First Baptist Church, as it has been called since 1930, has continually provided service and leadership to the Beckville community as it has upheld the ideals and traditions of its founders. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10826.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1886.

Location. 32° 14.666′ N, 94° 27.175′ W. Marker is in Beckville, Texas, in Panola County. It is on E Grand Bluff (Farm to Market Road 124) 0.1 miles east of Neale Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 E Grand Bluff, Beckville TX 75631, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Beckville United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Prospect Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Isaac R. Youngblood

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(approx. 3.2 miles away); Joseph Benedict Beauchamp (approx. 4.7 miles away); Grant Cemetary (approx. 5.2 miles away); Martin Cemetery (approx. 5.3 miles away); Pisgah United Methodist Church (approx. 5.3 miles away); Holland Quarters Cemetery (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beckville.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

2. First Baptist Church of Beckville Marker

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Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

3. First Baptist Church of Beckville

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.