Pharr in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Pharr
Photographed by James Hulse, April 22, 2023
1. First Baptist Church of Pharr Marker
This church was established by seven charter members in 1913. The Rev. A.J. Seale served as first pastor. Early worship services were held in a school building until 1916 when a sanctuary was built on land set aside by the Pharr Townsite Company. A Sunday School youth organization, and Women's Missionary Society were organized. The congregation, which helped establish two local Hispanic churches has added several facilities over the years. A new sanctuary was built here in 1994. First Baptist Church of Pharr continues to serve the area with a variety of outreach programs
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1663.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 26° 10.907′ N, 98° 11.441′ W. Marker is in Pharr, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of West Ridge Road and Canna Street, on the right when traveling west on West Ridge Road. The marker stands on the front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 W Ridge Road, Pharr TX 78577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Rio Grande Valley and in South Texas. It is also in the American Borderlands and in the 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pharr Volunteer Fire Department (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Pharr School (approx. 0.9 miles away); City of Pharr
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Photographed by James Hulse, April 22, 2023
2. First Baptist Church of Pharr Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, April 22, 2023
3. The view of the First Baptist Church of Pharr and Marker from the parking lot
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 567 times since then and 128 times this year. Last updated on December 26, 2025, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
