Copperas Cove in Coryell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

1. First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1885 by the Reverend J.F. Baker and thirteen charter members, this congregation first met in a community schoolhouse. The Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company provided a plot of land for one dollar on which the members built their first sanctuary in 1890. The second sanctuary, built in 1908 to serve the growing congregation, is still in existence and used for Sunday school classes. The church has produced several missionaries, ministers, and full-time Christian service professionals as it continues to provide important ministries to the community.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1688.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 31° 7.596′ N, 97° 54.239′ W. Marker is in Copperas Cove, Texas, in Coryell County. It is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and W Avenue B, on the left when traveling north on North 3rd Street. The marker is located along the church wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 N 3rd St, Copperas Cove TX 76522, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1908 First Baptist Church Building (here, next to this marker); Allin House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ogletree Stagestop and Post Office (approx. 2.1 miles away); Clear Creek Baptist Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Tobey Cemetery (approx. 8.6 miles away); Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery (approx. 9 miles away); Oakalla (approx. 9.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copperas Cove.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

2. First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove Marker

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Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

3. First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.