Fort Davis in Jeff Davis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Fort Davis

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

1. First Baptist Church of Fort Davis Marker

Inscription. The Rev. L. R. Millican and the Rev. D. B. Rose established this church in 1896 with six charter members. Services were held on alternate Sundays in churches shared with the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations until 1921 when the Baptists acquired a former skating rink/theater. A more traditional church building was erected in 1942. The congregation sponsored two mission churches and several missionaries in Mexico and is active in community activities. The church has served the area for more than 100 years.

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10476.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 30° 35.298′ N, 103° 53.819′ W. Marker is in Fort Davis, Texas, in Jeff Davis County. Marker is at the intersection of Agave Street and Woodward Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Agave Street. Marker is on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Agave Street, Fort Davis TX 79734, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Davis United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jeff Davis County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Jeff Davis County Jail (about

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600 feet away); Confederate President Jefferson Davis (about 700 feet away); T/SGT. Manuel S. Gonzales (about 700 feet away); Old Fort Davis CSA (about 700 feet away); Jeff Davis County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hometown Heroes (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Davis.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

2. First Baptist Church of Fort Davis Marker

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

3. First Baptist Church of Fort Davis

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.