Barry in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Barry Baptist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 15, 2012
1. Barry Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Barry Baptist Church. . The Barry Baptist Church congregation, originally organized as the Elam Baptist Church congregation, was established in September 1891 with seven charter members. The Rev. C. R. Roberts became the congregation's first pastor in June of 1892. Early services were held in a church structure one block northeast of this site. The congregation quickly became involved in county and statewide Baptist church affairs, affiliating with the Navarro County Baptist Association of the Baptist Convention of Texas in July 1892. Additionally, the congregation was able to institute a Sunday School program by 1895, under the leadership of J. M. Head, who served as first Sunday School superintendent. In 1916-17, during the pastorate of the Rev. A. W. Luper, the congregation built its second church structure at this site. Worship services have been held at this location since December of 1917. The Barry Baptist Church congregation has been involved in a variety of missionary activities over the years, concentrating on local mission programs, and it has played a prominent role in this community for over one hundred years.
The Barry Baptist Church congregation, originally organized as the Elam Baptist Church congregation, was established in September 1891 with seven charter members. The Rev. C. R. Roberts became the congregation's first pastor in June of 1892. Early services were held in a church structure one block northeast of this site. The congregation quickly became involved in county and statewide Baptist church affairs, affiliating with the Navarro County Baptist Association of the Baptist Convention of Texas in July 1892. Additionally, the congregation was able to institute a Sunday School program by 1895, under the leadership of J. M. Head, who served as first Sunday School superintendent. In 1916-17, during the pastorate of the Rev. A. W. Luper, the congregation built its second church structure at this site. Worship services have been held at this location since December of 1917. The Barry Baptist Church congregation has been involved in a variety of missionary activities over the years, concentrating on local mission programs, and it has played a prominent role in this community for over one hundred years.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8270.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1892.
Location.
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32° 5.848′ N, 96° 38.185′ W. Marker is in Barry, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker is at the intersection of Houston Street and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barry TX 75102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Barry Baptist Church Marker seen at Houston Street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
