Temple in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Immanuel Baptist Church
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 10, 2025
1. Immanuel Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Immanuel Baptist Church. . Formed shortly after 1900, West Side Mission functioned under the First Baptist Church and initially utilized the First Christian Church's original building. The mission was organized into a church, Emmanuel Baptist, in 1913. The church built a new structure in 1923 and formally changed its name to Immanuel Baptist Church around 1935. A new structure was dedicated at its present location in 1949 and, over the years, the property has expanded. Members provided assistance to international families in need during the Vietnam War and completed multiple mission trips across the globe. Through service and outreach, Immanuel Baptist Church continues to be a beacon of light in the community.
Formed shortly after 1900, West Side
Mission functioned under the First
Baptist Church and initially utilized the
First Christian Church's original
building. The mission was organized
into a church, Emmanuel Baptist, in
1913. The church built a new structure
in 1923 and formally changed its
name to Immanuel Baptist Church
around 1935. A new structure was
dedicated at its present location in
1949 and, over the years, the property
has expanded. Members provided
assistance to international families in
need during the Vietnam War and
completed multiple mission trips
across the globe. Through service
and outreach, Immanuel Baptist
Church continues to be a beacon of
light in the community.
Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17180.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 31° 6.01′ N, 97° 21.341′ W. Marker is in Temple, Texas, in Bell County. It is at the intersection of West Central Avenue and N 27th Street on West Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 West Central Ave, Temple TX 76504, 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 walking distance of this marker: First Lutheran Church (about 800 feet away, measured
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 10, 2025
2. Immanuel Baptist Church and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
