Archer City in Archer County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Archer City

Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2025

1. First Baptist Church of Archer City Marker

Inscription. Soon after Archer City was laid out in 1879, a building intended for a saloon was bought by residents for use as a schoolhouse. In February 1880, eight members organized First Baptist Church in the school building and worshiped there until a meetinghouse was erected in 1890. The structure was destroyed in a storm and rebuilt. The Rev. Joe B. (Uncle Joe) Benson, the first pastor, also preached in nearby communities. The Sunday school began in 1899. Westfork, Baxter,and New Bethel Community Baptist Churches joined this fellowship. Sanctuaries were erected in 1929 and in 1972.

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1608.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1880.

Location. 33° 35.649′ N, 98° 37.618′ W. Marker is in Archer City, Texas, in Archer County. It is at the intersection of South Oak Street and West Plum Street, on the left when traveling south on South Oak Street. The marker is located under a bush on the west side of the church building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Archer City TX 76351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Archer City Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sheriff E. Harrison Ikard (about 600 feet away); Archer County Discovery Well (about 600 feet away); A Jesse James Hideout (about 600

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feet away); Camp Cureton, C.S.A. (about 600 feet away); Branch T. Archer (about 700 feet away); Archer County Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Archer County (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Archer City.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2025

2. First Baptist Church of Archer City Marker

The marker is located under the bush in front of the church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.