Killeen in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Killeen

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

1. First Baptist Church of Killeen Marker

Inscription. This fellowship was established in 1873 as the Baptist Church of Christ at Palo Alto. In 1883, one year after Killeen was founded on the rail line, the congregation moved three miles southwest to the new town. The Rev. Thomas H. Bacon served as first pastor of the Missionary Baptist Church of Killeen, as it was renamed. The large influx of people who came to the area during the building of Ft. Hood in 1942 resulted in a great increase in membership. Through its active mission work, First Baptist Church of Killeen has led in the formation of several area congregations.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1645.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 31° 4.885′ N, 97° 43.255′ W. Marker is in Killeen, Texas, in Bell County. It is on South W S Young Drive south of Little Nolan Rd, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located at the church office entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3310 S W S Young Dr, Killeen TX 76542, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Clements Tower Bell (here, next to this marker); Killeen Herald (approx. 1.8 miles away); John Blackburn Log House

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(approx. 2 miles away); Wednesday Review Club (approx. 2 miles away); City of Killeen (approx. 2 miles away); Bethel Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Santa Fe Depot (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Killeen.

The entrance to the church office and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

2. The entrance to the church office and Marker

The bell tower of First Baptist Church of Killeen image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

3. The bell tower of First Baptist Church of Killeen

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.