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

First Baptist Church of Pleasanton

Photographed by John A Hensarling, June 23, 2012

1. First Baptist Church of Pleasanton Marker

Inscription. On December 16, 1866, seven charter members met together to organize the First Baptist Church of Pleasanton. They met for worship in a variety of places, including the county courthouse in 1867, a schoolhouse south of town in 1870, and the Rock Schoolhouse beginning in 1875.

In 1879, Mildred Mansfield (1816-1892) and her son F. M. (1836-1902) donated land at this site, and the congregation's first sanctuary was completed in 1883. In addition to offering worship and educational programs to its own members, the church also was involved in both foreign and domestic missionary endeavors.

As the congregation grew in size over the years, additional buildings were erected to meet membership needs. New structures were completed in the 1950s and 1960s prior to the church's centennial celebration in 1966. A fire destroyed much of the main church building in February 1972, but the congregation rebuilt and dedicated the renovated structure in October 1974. The Old Rock Schoolhouse, in which the early members had met for worship services, became a part of the church plant in 1986. (1991)

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1666.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1972.

Location.

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28° 57.73′ N, 98° 29.17′ W. Marker is in Pleasanton, Texas, in Atascosa County. It is at the intersection of West College Street and North Reed Street, on the right when traveling west on West College Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pleasanton TX 78064, 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 walking distance of this marker: Old Rock Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Pleasanton First United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pleasanton (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Atascosa Co. War Dead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pleasanton City Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Washington Marion Duck (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Pleasanton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pleasanton Church of Christ (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasanton.

Photographed by John A Hensarling, June 23, 2012

2. First Baptist Church of Pleasanton 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 1,039 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.