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

1908 First Baptist Church Building

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

1. 1908 First Baptist Church Building Marker

Inscription. Designed by Melton W. Scott of Waco, this structure was built in 1908 for the historic First Baptist Church congregation during the pastorate of the Rev. A.B. Jenkins. The lofty one-story building of stone with brick accents features asymmetrical wooden towers and art glass windows. It was used primarily for worship services until 1965 when it became the location for Sunday school classes and other church programs. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 30.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 31° 7.595′ N, 97° 54.243′ 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 at the front entrance of the church. 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: First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove (here, next to this marker); Allin House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595, A.F. & A.M.

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(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.

The front entrance to the First Baptist Church Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

2. The front entrance to the First Baptist Church Building and Marker

First Baptist Church Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

3. First Baptist Church Building

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 48 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.