Raymondville in Willacy County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Raymondville

Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 28, 2025

1. First Baptist Church of Raymondville Marker

Inscription. This congregation traces its history to 1907, when services were held in a two-story home on 7th Street shared with other denominations. The First Baptist Church was officially organized in 1914. The members built a wooden structure on this site, and the Rev. S. F. Baucum and the Rev. E. L. Phipps were appointed ministers. The Sunday School was organized in 1921; Training Union and the Woman's Missionary Union were begun in 1922.

Missionary programs were a focus for the First Baptist Church congregation, which established missions in 1927, 1936, and 1938 to serve area Hispanic and African American citizens.

A ground breaking ceremony for a new sanctuary was held in 1944, and the first worship service was hald in the new facility on May 15, 1949.

In 1953, First Baptist Church members established a mission which became the Wood Avenue Baptist Church; it later merged with the founding congregation. A Sunday morning radio ministry was begun on November 13, 1959. Throughout its history, the First Baptist Church of Raymondville has served the community with a variety of worship, educational, and outreach programs.

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1668.)

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

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 26° 29.043′ N, 97° 47.137′ W. Marker is in Raymondville, Texas, in Willacy County. It is at the intersection of North 5th Street and West Raymond Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 North 5th Street, Raymondville TX 78580, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also on the American Gulf Coast.

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: Raymondville State Bank (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Santa Maria de Yciar, San Esteban, Espiritu Santu (approx. 0.2 miles away); Willacy County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alejandro G. Trevino (approx. 0.2 miles away); Willacy County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Willacy County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edward Burleson Raymond (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lyford (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raymondville.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 28, 2025

2. First Baptist Church of Raymondville

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.