Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First Baptist Church

Photographed by Thomas Onions, April 22, 2011

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Closeup of Marker.

Inscription. Organized in 1845, this church was the original Baptist witness in this city. Early meetings were held in homes, stores, and the Courthouse. The church moved to this site in 1889. Other Southern Baptist churches have been formed from this congregation.

Erected 1976 by American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 39° 5.645′ N, 94° 25.273′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of West Truman Road and North Pleasant Road, on the right when traveling west on West Truman Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 West Truman Road, Independence MO 64050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Kansas City.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Minor House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Noel House (about 400 feet away); Independence Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away);

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Truman House (about 700 feet away); Gingko Tree (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . .
1. First Baptist Church of Independence. This is the website for the church. (Submitted on May 30, 2011, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

2. Independence Missouri Official Visitor Website. (Submitted on May 30, 2011, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

Photographed by Thomas Onions, April 22, 2011

2. First Baptist Church Marker

Area photo of Marker.

First Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael E Sanchez, Jr., September 12, 2019

3. First Baptist Church

Additional plaque on the church building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael E Sanchez, Jr., September 12, 2019

4. Additional plaque on the church building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2011, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,069 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2011, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri.