Near Lytle in Atascosa County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Lytle

Photographed by John A Hensarling, June 21, 2012

1. First Baptist Church of Lytle Marker

Inscription. Dr. J.V.E. Covey and 16 charter members organized this church in April 1893 and held their first meeting under a stand of oak trees. A small frame building was later built, becoming their first permanent church building. Early baptisms were performed in the Medina River. Over the years the church has erected new and larger buildings to serve its growing congregation. The church has been instrumental in initiating additional congregations in Natalia, Atascosa, LaCoste, and Castroville. The church continues to be active in the community as it has for over 100 years. (1996)

Erected 1996. (Marker Number 1650.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1893.

Location. 29° 14.42′ N, 98° 48.26′ W. Marker is near Lytle, Texas, in Atascosa County. It is at the intersection of North Prarie Street and Farm to Market Road 2790 on North Prarie Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lytle TX 78052, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country

and in the San Antonio 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lytle Methodist Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Trimble Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Benton City Cemetery

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Robert Lee Bobbitt (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Robert Lee Bobbitt (approx. 3.3 miles away); Natalia (approx. 4.7 miles away); a different marker also named Natalia (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lytle.

Photographed by John A Hensarling, June 21, 2012

2. First Baptist Church of Lytle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,068 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.