Lavon in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Lavon

Photographed by James Hulse

1. First Baptist Church of Lavon Marker

Inscription.
For years, Baptists in the Lavon area worshipped in the two-story Lavon school house, alternating Sundays with the Presbyterian, Methodist and Assembly of God congregations. The First Baptist Church of Lavon was organized on September 25, 1949, but the history of the church began with three other rural churches. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (1857-1882) was built on the side of a hill near the Abston Cemetery and grew under the leadership of Rev. J.B. Daniel (1838-1884). A few years after Rev. Daniel’s ministry ended in 1877, the church divided for geographical reasons. Some members organized a church south of Nevada called South Church, or Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (1882-1947), which prospered and established a cemetery. In 1889, another Baptist church formed near Farmersville named Spring Hill Baptist Church (1888-1948). In the 1940s, both churches fell on hard times and closed, with Spring Hill transferring its church building to the Collin County Baptist Association.

In cooperation with the association, the First Baptist Church of Lavon was organized in 1949 with 25 charter members. A church was built using the

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lumber from the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and Spring Hill Baptist Church. The pews and piano came from Spring Hill Church, as well as the old pulpit that was used for many years. The first revival was held in 1950, a tradition that continued for many years. The church building was officially dedicated on May 27, 1951, with sermons by three pastors. The church continued to grow and add to its campus with a parsonage, education building and education activity center. Through school sponsorships and events, hosting Vacation Bible School and offering programs such as Royal Ambassadors, Women’s Ministry Union, Girls’ Auxiliary and youth groups, the church has continued its strong heritage of community involvement.

Erected 2020 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22834.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1951.

Location. 33° 1.503′ N, 96° 26.086′ W. Marker is in Lavon, Texas, in Collin County. It is on Main Street 0.1 miles north of Gracy Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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Photographed by James Hulse, September 2, 2026

2. First Baptist Church of Lavon and Marker

this postal address: 205 S Main Street, Lavon TX 75166, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lavon School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lavon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abston Cemetery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Millwood and Millwood Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Thompson Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Bear Creek Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Mt. Pleasant Hill Cemetery (approx. 3.3 miles away); Empire College (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lavon.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.